Peacock Katydid vs Mount Arthur Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Katydid | Mount Arthur Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterochroza ocellata | Miotopus diversus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Amazon Basin, Guianas, Peru | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Peacock Katydid
A large katydid that mimics dead leaves at rest but reveals huge eyespots on its hind wings when threatened. The eyespot display startles predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes vivid eyespots on its hindwings that resemble the stare of a large predator.
Mount Arthur Cave Weta
A cave weta endemic to caves in the Nelson region of New Zealand's South Island. It has extremely long antennae and pale coloration.
Did You Know?
It lives in some of the deepest and most remote caves in the Southern Hemisphere.