Mauritius Fody Beetle vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mauritius Fody Beetle | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus exquisitus | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mauritius | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mauritius Fody Beetle
An ornately scaled weevil endemic to Mauritius with iridescent green and copper markings. It is found primarily in upland native forests.
Did You Know?
Many Mauritius Cratopus weevils are known only from a handful of museum specimens.
Douglas-fir Timema
A parthenogenetic timema that feeds on old-growth Douglas fir. All-female populations can occasionally cause noticeable defoliation.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely without males and can reach outbreak densities that defoliate old-growth Douglas fir trees.