Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachyaretaon carmelae | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 9-13.5 cm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.
Bartman's Timema
A small, green timema from the mountains of southern California. It was described relatively recently from a restricted range.
Did You Know?
It is found only in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.