Cascade Rock Crawler vs Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cascade Rock Crawler | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grylloblatta sculleni | Miramella alpina |
| Order | Grylloblattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Grylloblattidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-22 mm body length | 16-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oregon, Cascade Range | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees |
| 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.
Did You Know?
It was discovered in a lava tube cave and has greatly reduced eyes.
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.