Washburn's Rock Crawler vs Siberian Rock Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Washburn's Rock Crawler | Siberian Rock Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grylloblatta washingtonensis | Grylloblatta djakonovi |
| Order | Grylloblattodea | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Grylloblattidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 16-24 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Pacific Northwest, United States | Siberia, Russian Far East |
| 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.
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.