Firethorn Leaf Miner vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Firethorn Leaf Miner | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllonorycter leucographella | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, spreading north | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Firethorn Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose larvae create blister mines on pyracantha leaves. Originally from southern Europe, it has spread rapidly northward. Mines cause silvery blotches on leaves.
Did You Know?
First recorded in Britain in 1989 and spread across the country within a decade on planted pyracantha hedges.
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.