Cone-Head Katydid vs Weta Piki (Jumping Weta)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone-Head Katydid | Weta Piki (Jumping Weta) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copiphora rhinoceros | Hemiandrus pallitarsis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.
Weta Piki (Jumping Weta)
A small ground weta endemic to New Zealand, found in forest leaf litter. It is nocturnal and burrows into the soil during the day. Ground weta are the most species-rich group of weta, with many species still being discovered and described.
Did You Know?
New species of ground weta are still being discovered in New Zealand, with more than 40 species now known, many identified only in the last two decades.