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.

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Taxonomic note

Order placement varies between sources: Notoptera (iNaturalist, Catalogue of Life) versus Grylloblattodea (GBIF, NCBI). The was described by Gurney in 1953.

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