Siberian Rock Crawler vs Washburn's Rock Crawler

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Siberian Rock Crawler Washburn's Rock Crawler
Scientific Name Grylloblatta djakonovi Grylloblatta washingtonensis
Order Grylloblattodea Grylloblattodea
Family Grylloblattidae Grylloblattidae
Size 16-24 mm body length 15-25 mm
Habitat Mountains Caves
Diet Herbivores Detritivores
Regions Siberia, Russian Far East Pacific Northwest, United States
Conservation Data Deficient Near Threatened

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.

Washburn's Rock Crawler

A pale, eyeless ice crawler found in the Cascade Range. It forages at night on snow surfaces in near-freezing temperatures.

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Did You Know?

Their eggs can take up to five years to hatch in the cold conditions where they live.