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Cook Strait Giant Weta

Deinacrida rugosa

Vulnerable

About

One of the heaviest insects in the world, endemic to New Zealand. It is a nocturnal insect that hides in crevices and under logs during the day.

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Did You Know?

Giant weta can weigh over 70 grams, making them heavier than a house sparrow and one of the heaviest insects on Earth.