Texan Walkingstick vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Texan Walkingstick | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapheromera texana | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Timematidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Texas, New Mexico) | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Texan Walkingstick
A walkingstick found in sandy habitats of western Texas and New Mexico. It is well adapted to arid, open environments.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few walkingsticks adapted to life in sandy desert habitats rather than woodland or forest.
Douglas-fir Timema
A parthenogenetic timema that feeds on old-growth Douglas fir. All-female populations can occasionally cause noticeable defoliation.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely without males and can reach outbreak densities that defoliate old-growth Douglas fir trees.