Tessellated Stick Insect vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessellated Stick Insect | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tessulata tessulata | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Tessellated Stick Insect
A brown patterned stick insect covered in tessellated scale-like markings that resemble rough bark. Its legs are flattened and bark-like. It is a nocturnal feeder that remains motionless during the day.
Did You Know?
Its unique tessellated pattern looks like interlocking tiles of bark, a camouflage strategy unlike any other stick insect.
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.