Brown Leaf Weevil vs Tahoe Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Leaf Weevil | Tahoe Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius oblongus | Timema tahoe |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Leaf Weevil
A brown-scaled weevil commonly found on hawthorn and other hedgerow shrubs. Less colorful than its green relatives but very abundant. Adults notch leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Creates characteristic U-shaped notches along leaf edges that reveal its presence even when the beetle is hidden.
Tahoe Timema
A small timema found near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It inhabits coniferous forests at moderate to high elevations.
Did You Know?
It is one of the highest-elevation stick insects in North America, found above 1,500 meters in the Sierra Nevada.