Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil vs Tahoe Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil | Tahoe Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polydrusus formosus | Timema tahoe |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to Northeastern North America | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil
A small, brilliant metallic green beetle covered in tiny iridescent scales that produce its striking coloration. It is native to Europe but has become established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant green color comes from microscopic scales on its body; once these scales wear off, the beetle appears dull brown or black underneath.
Tahoe Timema
A small timema found near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It inhabits coniferous forests at moderate to high elevations.
Did You Know?
It is one of the highest-elevation stick insects in North America, found above 1,500 meters in the Sierra Nevada.