Cook Strait Giant Weta vs Katanga Squeaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cook Strait Giant Weta | Katanga Squeaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida rugosa | Brachytrupes membranaceus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body length | 35-55mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Africa |
| 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.
Katanga Squeaker
A very large burrowing cricket with a broad head and powerful jaws. It digs deep vertical burrows up to 50cm deep. Males call loudly from their burrow entrances at dusk.
Did You Know?
It pulls leaves down into its burrow to eat and plugs the entrance with a ball of soil during the day.