New Zealand Cave Weta vs Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Cave Weta | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyrhamma edwardsii | Scelimena producta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 20-40 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Zealand Cave Weta
A large cave weta found throughout New Zealand's North Island caves. It has massive hind legs and can grow quite large.
Did You Know?
Weta are sometimes called the 'mice of New Zealand' for their ecological role.
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.