Kentucky Cave Cricket vs Weta Piki (Jumping Weta)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kentucky Cave Cricket | Weta Piki (Jumping Weta) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceuthophilus stygius | Hemiandrus pallitarsis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 13-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | United States | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kentucky Cave Cricket
A large cave cricket found throughout the cave systems of Kentucky and surrounding states. It has extremely long antennae and powerful jumping legs.
Did You Know?
It leaves caves at night to forage and brings nutrients back into the cave ecosystem.
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.