New Zealand Cave Weta vs Desert Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Cave Weta | Desert Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyrhamma edwardsii | Schistocerca gregaria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 20-40 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Africa, 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.
Desert Locust
Forms enormous swarms of billions that devastate crops across Africa and Asia. A single swarm can cover 1,200 square km and eat as much food as 35,000 people daily.
Did You Know?
A large locust swarm can contain 80 million individuals per square kilometer and travel 150 km per day, consuming their own body weight in food daily.