Washburn's Rock Crawler vs Chinese Rock Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Washburn's Rock Crawler | Chinese Rock Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grylloblatta washingtonensis | Galloisiana sinensis |
| Order | Grylloblattodea | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Grylloblattidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Pacific Northwest, United States | East Asia, China |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
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.
Did You Know?
Their eggs can take up to five years to hatch in the cold conditions where they live.
Chinese Rock Crawler
A rare ice crawler found in mountainous regions of China. It is wingless and nocturnal, emerging only in cold conditions to forage on the surface.
Did You Know?
Rock crawlers can take five to seven years to reach maturity due to the cold temperatures slowing their metabolism.