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Canterbury Tree Weta

Hemideina femorata

About

A medium-sized tree weta found in the eastern South Island of New Zealand. It has dark brown banding on the abdomen and is active on cool nights.

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Did You Know?

It can remain active at temperatures close to freezing, unlike most other large insects.