Mount Arthur Cave Weta vs Kaikoura Giant Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Arthur Cave Weta | Kaikoura Giant Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miotopus diversus | Deinacrida parva |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Oceania (New Zealand - Kaikoura Range) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
Mount Arthur Cave Weta
A cave weta endemic to caves in the Nelson region of New Zealand's South Island. It has extremely long antennae and pale coloration.
Did You Know?
It lives in some of the deepest and most remote caves in the Southern Hemisphere.
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.