Douglas-fir Timema vs Lime Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Douglas-fir Timema | Lime Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema douglasi | Mimas tiliae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Timematidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 cm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Lime Hawk-moth
A beautifully scalloped hawk-moth with variable pink-green to brown colouration and dark central wing bands. Adults do not feed at all, living only on energy stored as caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its wing colour varies enormously, from bright salmon pink to deep olive green, even within the same brood.