Long-winged Conehead vs Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Conehead | Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus discolor | Gymnoplectron acanthocerum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body | 30-50 mm body |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-winged Conehead
A slim green bush-cricket with a pointed head that has dramatically expanded its range northward in Britain. Produces a very high-pitched, barely audible song. Found in tall grass and rushes.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is at such a high frequency that many people cannot hear it, even when the insect is nearby.
Cave Weta
A large cave-dwelling weta endemic to New Zealand with extremely long antennae up to three times its body length. Uses its antennae to navigate in complete darkness.
Did You Know?
Cave wetas have antennae so long they can span a cave entrance like a trip wire — detecting predators and prey in pitch darkness using touch and vibration alone.