California Timema vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Timema | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema californicum | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Timematidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (California) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
California Timema
A small green walking stick endemic to California. It is one of the most widespread Timema species on the Pacific coast.
Did You Know?
The entire genus Timema is restricted to western North America and represents the most ancient lineage of living stick insects.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.