Simplon Beetle vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Simplon Beetle | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria cordicollis | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Alps, Switzerland, Italy | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Simplon Beetle
A heart-shaped-thorax ground beetle native to high passes in the western Alps. It inhabits cold, exposed rocky habitats.
Did You Know?
Named for the distinctive heart shape of its pronotum.
Bartman's Timema
A small, green timema from the mountains of southern California. It was described relatively recently from a restricted range.
Did You Know?
It is found only in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.