Weta vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weta | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida heteracantha | Saga pedo |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm (body only) | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
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.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).