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Mercury Islands Tusked Weta

Motuweta isolata

Vulnerable

About

One of New Zealands rarest insects, found only on Middle Mercury Island. Males have curved tusks on their mandibles used in territorial combat with rivals.

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Did You Know?

This weta is so rare it was not discovered until 1970, living on a single 13-hectare island β€” males have tusks protruding from their jaws, unique among weta species.