Timema poppense
This record describes Timema poppense (species). Recorded family: Timematidae. Recorded order: Phasmida.
Identification and Appearance
Both males and females are a luminous green with three narrow, darker-green (longitudinal) stripes along the dorsum of the abdomen (one medial, and another on each side). Confident ID should be strongly supported by a good match with nuances in the shape of the terminalia (especially the male's) to that shown for T. poppense in the reference figure below (4th entry on left): Original description in Vickery & Sandoval (1999) .
Wikipedia reference for Timema poppense: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timema_poppense.
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
The distribution for T. poppense shown on the map here should be considered a subset of the actual range, since the interactive map here indicates further records of T. poppense in the Coast Ranges in Marin Co. and as far north as Humboldt Co.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded host plants: douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ), coast redwood ( Sequoia sempervirens )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: The epithet refers to the area of the type locality near Pope Valley in Napa County, CA. (Why a "double p" was used in the spelling of the epithet is unclear...perhaps an error?)
About Walkingsticks: the wider group
Order-level background for Phasmida, the group containing Timema poppense. 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 poppense
What is Timema poppense?
Timema poppense is a species in the family Timematidae, within the order Phasmida.
How do you identify Timema poppense?
Both males and females are a luminous green with three narrow, darker-green (longitudinal) stripes along the dorsum of the abdomen (one medial, and another on each side). Confident ID should be strongly supported by a good match with nuances in the shape of the terminalia (especially the male's) to that shown for T. poppense in the reference figure below (4th entry on left):
Where is Timema poppense found?
Range: The distribution for T. poppense shown on the map here should be considered a subset of the actual range, since the interactive map here indicates further records of T. poppense in the Coast Ranges in Marin Co. and as far north as Humboldt Co.
What does Timema poppense eat?
The diet of the Timema poppense includes Recorded host plants: douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ), coast redwood ( Sequoia sempervirens ).