Kaikoura Giant Weta vs Broad-backed Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kaikoura Giant Weta | Broad-backed Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida parva | Nomotettix cristatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand - Kaikoura Range) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Kaikoura Giant Weta
One of the smaller species of giant weta, endemic to the Seaward Kaikoura Range in the South Island of New Zealand. Despite its name, it is only giant relative to most insects. It inhabits alpine herbfields and scrub near the treeline.
Did You Know?
Despite the species name 'parva' meaning small, this weta still dwarfs most European and North American orthopterans.
Broad-backed Grouse Locust
A pygmy grasshopper with a high crested pronotum that gives it a broad-backed appearance. It inhabits dry forest floors in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its tall pronotal crest makes it look remarkably like a tiny piece of bark or wood chip on the forest floor.