Tahoe Timema vs Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tahoe Timema | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema tahoe | Megalagrion nesiotes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Odonata |
| Family | Timematidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
An endemic Hawaiian damselfly found in wet forests, notable for breeding in water-filled leaf axils of native plants rather than streams. It is a small, delicate species. The terrestrial breeding habit is unique among Hawaiian damselflies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most damselflies, this species lays its eggs in the tiny pools of water that collect in the leaf bases of plants, bypassing the need for streams entirely.