Tahoe Timema vs California Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tahoe Timema | California Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema tahoe | Timema californicum |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Timematidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) | United States (California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.