Nelson Alpine Weta vs Scudderia Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nelson Alpine Weta | Scudderia Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida tibiospina | Scudderia furcata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand - South Island, Nelson) | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Nelson Alpine Weta
An alpine weta endemic to the mountains of the Nelson/Marlborough region in New Zealand's South Island. It shelters under rocks during the day and forages on alpine vegetation at night. Its tibial spines are particularly well developed.
Did You Know?
This species is named for the prominent spines on its tibia, which are used defensively when threatened.
Scudderia Katydid
A slender, bright green fork-tailed bush katydid common in meadows and gardens. Its forked subgenital plate is a key identifying feature for males.
Did You Know?
Female fork-tailed katydids lay their flat, oval eggs between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves, slicing the leaf open with a saw-like ovipositor.