Siberian Ice Crawler vs Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Siberian Ice Crawler | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grylloblattina djakonovi | Archips podana |
| Order | Grylloblattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Grylloblattidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 20-27 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Siberian Ice Crawler
A rare ice crawler found in the Russian Far East. It inhabits mossy rock fields and emerges at night during near-freezing temperatures.
Did You Know?
Ice crawlers are considered living fossils, belonging to an order that has survived largely unchanged since the Permian period.
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.