California Timema vs Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Timema | Lange's Metalmark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema californicum | Apodemia mormo langei |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Timematidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (California) | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
A small metalmark butterfly found only at Antioch Dunes in California. Its larvae feed exclusively on naked-stemmed buckwheat.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1976.