Canterbury Tree Weta vs Achilles Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canterbury Tree Weta | Achilles Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina femorata | Morpho achilles |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Body 35-40 mm | 95-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canterbury Tree Weta
A medium-sized tree weta found in the eastern South Island of New Zealand. It has dark brown banding on the abdomen and is active on cool nights.
Did You Know?
It can remain active at temperatures close to freezing, unlike most other large insects.
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.