Characteristics: Appear an overall green or brown in color with hints of white or pink. They have a rough-looking bumpy exterior and a short stout body. The smaller male will usually ride on the back of the larger female for most of their adult lives. California Timena feed on plants in the region. When disturbed or threatened, they are known to produce a distinct odor. This type of Timena can be distinguished from all other walking sticks by the fact that they have only three segments to each leg as opposed to the five found in others.
General Adult Size (Length): 12mm to 25mm
(0.47in to 0.98in)
Identifying Colors:green; brown; pink; white
North American reach includes (may not be limited to): California; Nevada; Arizona; Texas; New Mexico
Category:Walkingstick or Timema Common Name: California Timema Scientific Name: (Timemacalifornica)
Kingdom: Animalia
