Hummingbird Clearwing Moth vs California Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth | California Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris thysbe | Timema californicum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Sphingidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | United States (California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings bordered in reddish-brown that closely resembles a hummingbird. It hovers at flowers while feeding with its long proboscis.
Did You Know?
Its wings are initially covered in scales when it emerges from its cocoon, but the scales fall off during its first flight, leaving them transparent.
California Timema
A small green walking stick endemic to California. It is one of the most widespread Timema species on the Pacific coast.
Did You Know?
The entire genus Timema is restricted to western North America and represents the most ancient lineage of living stick insects.