Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella muelleri | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 7-11 cm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust Bornean thorny stick insect with strong sexual dimorphism. It is one of five recently revised Haaniella species.
Did You Know?
A 2016 taxonomic revision described five new Haaniella species, highlighting how much diversity remains to be catalogued.
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.