Green Bean Stick Insect vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Bean Stick Insect | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapherodes gigantea | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 120-175 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Green Bean Stick Insect
A large, thick-bodied bright green stick insect from the Caribbean. Females are heavy and wingless while males are slender with long functional wings.
Did You Know?
Despite their cumbersome size, male green bean stick insects are capable of sustained flight and will readily fly to lights at night during the breeding season.
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.