Macrosoma lucivittata vs Tahoe Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macrosoma lucivittata | Tahoe Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosoma lucivittata | Timema tahoe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Hedylidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 32-42 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.
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.