Northern Rock Crawler vs Siberian Rock Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Rock Crawler | Siberian Rock Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grylloblatta campodeiformis | Grylloblatta djakonovi |
| Order | Grylloblattodea | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Grylloblattidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 16-24 mm body length |
| Habitat | Indoors | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Siberia, Russian Far East |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
Northern Rock Crawler
A rare ice-dwelling insect that lives on glaciers and snowfields at near-freezing temperatures. Handling one with bare hands can overheat and kill it.
Did You Know?
Rock crawlers are so cold-adapted that a human hand is hot enough to kill them — they prefer temperatures between 1-4C and die above 20C.
Siberian Rock Crawler
A rare rock crawler discovered in the mountains of Siberia. It inhabits deep rock crevices and is active on the surface only at night.
Did You Know?
It was not discovered until the mid-20th century due to its extremely secretive habits.