Creoxylus Stick Insect vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creoxylus Stick Insect | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creoxylus spinosus | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Creoxylus Stick Insect
A spiny neotropical stick insect with bright warning coloration. It has short, colorful wings used for startle displays.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it flashes its brightly colored wings while releasing a foul-smelling defensive spray.
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.