Timema knulli
This record describes Timema knulli (species). Recorded family: Timematidae. Recorded order: Phasmida.
Identification and Appearance
similar in color to the sexual T. poppense and its asexual relative T. douglasi but differs in host plants, size, and male terminalia. T. knulli is restricted to Santa Lucia range in Monterey Co.; T. poppense and T. douglasi are more northern, with southernmost limit in the Santa Cruz Mts
Wikipedia reference for Timema knulli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timema_knulli.
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
Geographic Range
Central Santa Lucia Mts
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Coast Redwood ( Sequoia sempervirens )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Timema knulli Strohecker 1951
About Walkingsticks: the wider group
Order-level background for Phasmida, the group containing Timema knulli. 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.
Photos of Timema knulli (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Schusteff; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Timema knulli
What is Timema knulli?
Timema knulli is a species in the family Timematidae, within the order Phasmida.
How big is Timema knulli?
♂ 15‒26 mm, ♀ 22‒29 mm
How do you identify Timema knulli?
similar in color to the sexual T. poppense and its asexual relative T. douglasi but differs in host plants, size, and male terminalia. T. knulli is restricted to Santa Lucia range in Monterey Co.; T. poppense and T. douglasi are more northern, with southernmost limit in the Santa Cruz Mts
Where is Timema knulli found?
Range: Central Santa Lucia Mts
What does Timema knulli eat?
The diet of the Timema knulli includes host: Coast Redwood ( Sequoia sempervirens ).