Numbers
15 described and about as many undescribed spp./sspp. in our area
(1)Range
Endemic to nw. US & w. Canada
(2)Habitat
High elevations, under rocks, at the edge of snow fields or on ice caves.
Food
Probably predaceous or feed on aeolian debris of other insects
Remarks
Probably predaceous or feed on debris of other insects
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