Tree Weta vs Two-spotted Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Weta | Two-spotted Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina thoracica | Neoxabea bipunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body length | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern United States |
| 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 Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.