Tree Weta vs South African Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Weta | South African Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina thoracica | Speleiacris tabulae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body length | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Tree Weta
A common weta species found throughout the North Island of New Zealand. It shelters in tree holes during the day and forages for food at night.
Did You Know?
Tree weta can survive being frozen solid; their blood contains special proteins that prevent ice crystals from damaging their cells.
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.