Rock Crawler vs Cascade Rock Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rock Crawler | Cascade Rock Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grylloblatta bifratrilecta | Grylloblatta sculleni |
| Order | Grylloblattodea | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Grylloblattidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | 15-25mm | 15-22 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Scavengers | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Oregon, Cascade Range |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Rock Crawler
A pale wingless insect living on high-altitude ice and snowfields. It is active only at near-freezing temperatures.
Did You Know?
Restricted to tiny patches of permanently cold habitat and acutely threatened by climate change warming its mountain homes.
Cascade Rock Crawler
A rare, eyeless rock crawler found in lava tube caves in the Cascade Range. It is adapted to permanent darkness and cold temperatures.
Did You Know?
It was discovered in a lava tube cave and has greatly reduced eyes.