Tahoe Timema vs Malagasy Processionary Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tahoe Timema | Malagasy Processionary Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema tahoe | Anaphe madagascariensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Timematidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Processionary Moth
A pale silky white moth whose caterpillars march in long head-to-tail processions through the forest. The larvae are covered in irritating urticating hairs.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars spin communal silk nests and march in lines of dozens of individuals, each following silk trails laid by the leader.