Black Field Cricket vs Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Field Cricket | Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus commodus | Deinacrida heteracantha |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | Body 25-30 mm | 70-100 mm (body only) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Black Field Cricket
A common black cricket whose chirping song is a familiar sound of Australian summer nights. It is widespread across Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand.
Did You Know?
Females choose mates based on the quality and complexity of the male's chirping song.
Weta
Giant insects endemic to New Zealand, some of the heaviest in the world. Wetapunga can weigh up to 70 grams. Living fossils that have remained virtually unchanged for 190 million years.
Did You Know?
The giant weta is so heavy it cannot jump — weighing up to 70 grams (heavier than a mouse), it is one of the heaviest insects on Earth and a living fossil from the age of dinosaurs.