Spring Firefly vs California Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Firefly | California Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus ardens | Timema californicum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lampyridae | Timematidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | United States (California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spring Firefly
A small early-season firefly of the eastern United States with a distinctive fast double-pulse flash pattern. It has a dark body with a pinkish-red pronotum and is among the first fireflies to appear each year.
Did You Know?
This species often begins flashing earlier in the evening than most other North American fireflies.
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.