Japanese Cave Cricket vs Weta Piki (Jumping Weta)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Cave Cricket | Weta Piki (Jumping Weta) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diestrammena japanica | Hemiandrus pallitarsis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Japan | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Cave Cricket
A large cave cricket native to Japan where it inhabits natural caves and man-made tunnels. It has very long antennae that can be three times its body length.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can detect air currents from predators in total darkness.
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.