Grylloblatta bifratrilecta
Gurney, 1953
rock crawler
Grylloblatta bifratrilecta is a of rock crawler, an insect in the Grylloblattidae. It inhabits high-altitude environments in the Sierra Nevada of North America, specifically documented at Sonora Pass and Carson Pass. The species exhibits cold-adapted , being and active primarily during winter months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grylloblatta bifratrilecta: /ˌɡrɪləˈblætə ˌbaɪfrætrɪˈlɛktə/
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Habitat
Rock crevices at high altitudes, typically above 7,000 feet (2,100 m).
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Sonora Pass and Carson Pass in the Sierra Nevada, California.
Seasonality
Active mostly during winter months.
Behavior
; activity concentrated in winter months.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Order placement varies between sources: Notoptera (iNaturalist, Catalogue of Life) versus Grylloblattodea (GBIF, NCBI). The was described by Gurney in 1953.