Mountain Stone Weta vs Halloween Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Stone Weta | Halloween Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina maori | Celithemis eponina |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 55-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Island, New Zealand | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Stone Weta
A freeze-tolerant weta found in alpine regions of New Zealand. It shelters under rocks and can survive being frozen solid during harsh winters.
Did You Know?
It can survive temperatures as low as -10°C by allowing ice to form in its body fluids without cell damage.
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.