Tree Weta vs Two-spotted Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Weta | Two-spotted Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina thoracica | Paratettix mexicanus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body length | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.