Weta vs Moss Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weta | Moss Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida heteracantha | Haemodiasma tessellata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm (body only) | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Weta
Giant insects endemic to New Zealand, some of the heaviest in the world. Wetapunga can weigh up to 70 grams. Living fossils that have remained virtually unchanged for 190 million years.
Did You Know?
The giant weta is so heavy it cannot jump — weighing up to 70 grams (heavier than a mouse), it is one of the heaviest insects on Earth and a living fossil from the age of dinosaurs.
Moss Katydid
A katydid with a body covered in textured bumps and green-brown coloring that mimics moss and bark. It is virtually invisible when pressed against a mossy branch.
Did You Know?
Its body surface even mimics the tiny structures of real moss, including sporophyte-like bumps across its wings.