Cascade Rock Crawler vs Scarlet Tiger Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Cascade Rock Crawler Scarlet Tiger Moth
Scientific Name Grylloblatta sculleni Callimorpha dominula
Order Grylloblattodea Lepidoptera
Family Grylloblattidae Erebidae
Size 15-22 mm body length 45-55 mm wingspan
Habitat Caves Rivers & Streams
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions Oregon, Cascade Range Europe
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Cascade Rock Crawler

A rare, eyeless rock crawler found in lava tube caves in the Cascade Range. It is adapted to permanent darkness and cold temperatures.

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Did You Know?

It was discovered in a lava tube cave and has greatly reduced eyes.

Scarlet Tiger Moth

A striking day-flying moth with black forewings spotted with white and yellow, and brilliant scarlet hindwings. It played a key role in ecological genetics research.

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Did You Know?

E.B. Ford used this species for his pioneering studies on genetic polymorphism and ecological genetics.