Mountain Stone Weta vs South African Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Stone Weta | South African Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina maori | Speleiacris tabulae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Island, New Zealand | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.