California Timema vs Mediterranean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Timema | Mediterranean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema californicum | Bacillus rossius |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Timematidae | Bacillidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 60-105mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| 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.
Mediterranean Stick Insect
A slender brown or green stick insect common around the Mediterranean. It is one of the few stick insects native to Europe. Some populations are entirely female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe, most being tropical.