Cook Strait Giant Weta vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cook Strait Giant Weta | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida rugosa | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body length | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cook Strait Giant Weta
One of the heaviest insects in the world, endemic to New Zealand. It is a nocturnal insect that hides in crevices and under logs during the day.
Did You Know?
Giant weta can weigh over 70 grams, making them heavier than a house sparrow and one of the heaviest insects on Earth.
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.