Multi-Legged Insects Thriving in Cold Regions

Dec17,2024

Tiny, wingless insects that thrive in snow-covered environments.  

Snow Scorpionfly (Boreus)

Resilient micro-arthropods that survive freezing temperatures by producing antifreeze proteins. 

Springtail (Collembola)

Rare, nocturnal insects adapted to cold mountain habitats.

Ice Crawler (Grylloblattidae)

A wingless fly found on Antarctic islands, surviving extreme cold.  

Glacier Midge (Belgica antarctica)

Found in cold, damp areas; not an insect but often grouped with them due to their multi-legged form. 

Woodlouse (Oniscidea)

Dark-colored springtails that appear on snow and are highly active in winter.  

Snow Flea (Hypogastrura)

Aquatic nymphs found in icy streams, often indicators of clean, cold water.  

Stonefly (Plecoptera)

Some species are cold-tolerant, living in alpine and Arctic regions.

Carabid Beetles (Carabidae)