Siberian Rock Crawler vs Duke of Burgundy

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Siberian Rock Crawler Duke of Burgundy
Scientific Name Grylloblatta djakonovi Hamearis lucina
Order Grylloblattodea Lepidoptera
Family Grylloblattidae Riodinidae
Size 16-24 mm body length 29-34 mm wingspan
Habitat Mountains Grasslands
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Siberia, Russian Far East Europe
Conservation Data Deficient Least Concern (declining regionally)

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.

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Did You Know?

It was not discovered until the mid-20th century due to its extremely secretive habits.

Duke of Burgundy

A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.

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Did You Know?

Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.