Wall Brown vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wall Brown | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasiommata megera | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Timematidae |
| Size | Wingspan 36-50mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Wall Brown
An orange-brown butterfly with eyespots that basks with wings open on walls, rocks and bare ground.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of sunbathing on warm walls and has sadly declined across much of western Europe.
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.