New Zealand Cave Weta vs Texas Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Cave Weta | Texas Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyrhamma edwardsii | Texoreddellia texensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Zygentoma |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 20-40 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Texas Cave Silverfish
A troglobitic silverfish endemic to limestone caves in central Texas. It has no eyes and a pale, elongated body.
Did You Know?
The genus Texoreddellia includes several species spread across 160,000 square kilometers of Texas caves.