Monkey Grasshopper vs Kaikoura Giant Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Grasshopper | Kaikoura Giant Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paramastax nigra | Deinacrida parva |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Eumastacidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Oceania (New Zealand - Kaikoura Range) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Monkey Grasshopper
A miniature grasshopper with bright metallic blue and orange coloration.
Did You Know?
Its vivid coloration is aposematic, warning predators of unpalatable body chemicals.
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.