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Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity

Small Orders, Big Ideas: Biodiversity of Polyneoptera

Genomics of ice crawlers (Grylloblattodea): Exploring the genetic basis of an enigmatic lineage

Sunday, November 9, 2025

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific

Location: Oregon Convention Center, B115, OCC

Presenting Author(s)

Ellie Gamett (she/her/hers)

PhD Student
American Museum of Natural History
New York, New York

Co-Author(s)

Jessica L. Ware (she/her/hers)

Curator
American Museum of Natural History, New Jersey

The insect order Grylloblattodea, commonly known as ice crawlers, comprises a small group of 30+ species in 7 genera found in cold, high-elevation habitats of western North America and East and Central Asia. As one of the least-studied insect lineages, they offer a unique window into evolutionary processes in extreme environments. This presentation will highlight ongoing efforts to generate and analyze next-generation sequencing data from Grylloblattodea. By leveraging modern genomic approaches, we aim to shed light on the evolutionary history and ecological specializations of this enigmatic group.