Cloudy Christmas Beetle vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudy Christmas Beetle | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus nebulosus | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cloudy Christmas Beetle
A dark brown Christmas beetle with a cloudy or mottled pattern on its elytra. It is found in forests of eastern New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Its species name nebulosus means cloudy in Latin, referring to the mottled pattern on its wing covers.
Douglas-fir Timema
A parthenogenetic timema that feeds on old-growth Douglas fir. All-female populations can occasionally cause noticeable defoliation.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely without males and can reach outbreak densities that defoliate old-growth Douglas fir trees.