Timema bartmani
This record describes Timema bartmani (species). Recorded family: Timematidae. Recorded order: Phasmida.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Timema bartmani: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timema_bartmani.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Phasmida (Walkingsticks)
- Family
- Timematidae
- Genus
- Timema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Montane coniferous forests.
Geographic Range
San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.
Seasonal Activity
Nymphs and adults active May to July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Primary host appears to be white fir ( Abies concolor ). Was also found to feed in captivity on Ceanothus, Quercus (oaks), and Pinus (pines). In addition to the above it has also been collected on Incense Cedar ( Calocedrus decurrens ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for amateur entomologist Greg Bartman, who shared the locality with C. Sandoval. It had been erroneously referred to as Timema californicum in Bartman & Brock(1995), before being described as T. bartmani in Vickery & Sandoval(1997).
About Walkingsticks: the wider group
Order-level background for Phasmida, the group containing Timema bartmani. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Phasmida (stick insects and leaf insects) includes ~3,000 described species. The longest insect ever discovered is a stick insect - Phryganistria chinensis Zhao - measuring 64 cm (25.2 inches) found in China in 2016.
Ecological role of the group
Many stick insect species can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis) - entire populations can consist of only females. Their eggs often mimic plant seeds and are dispersed by ants, which carry them to their nests.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Stick insects are among the most popular pet insects worldwide. The Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus) is widely used in schools and laboratories for biology education and genetic research.
Recorded sources for this group: Guinness World Records, entomology research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Timema bartmani
How big is Timema bartmani?
Body length: males ~17 mm; females ~21 mm
Where is Timema bartmani found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Montane coniferous forests. |
| Range | San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California. |
What does Timema bartmani eat?
The diet of the Timema bartmani includes Primary host appears to be white fir ( Abies concolor ). Was also found to feed in captivity on Ceanothus, Quercus (oaks), and Pinus (pines). In addition to the above it has also been collected on Incense Cedar ( Calocedrus decurrens )..
When is Timema bartmani active?
Timema bartmani: seasonal activity - Nymphs and adults active May to July.