Grylloblatta


Grylloblatta is a genus of insects in the family Grylloblattidae. It contains 15 species, including Grylloblatta chirurgica, almost exclusively from high-altitude and high-latitude regions of the United States and Canada, living in ice caves and glaciers.
The genus was first described by Edmund [Murton Walker|Edmund Walker] in 1914, based on a single species, Grylloblatta campodeiformis.

Species

These 15 species belong to the genus Grylloblatta:
Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net

Novel species

Based on further evidence, Schoville & Graening indicate the following can be unique lineages, perhaps undescribed species.
Individuals have lifespans of between 6 and 10 years.