Cave Weta

• The cave weta's body is dwarfed by its VERY long antennae and legs
• Unlike other weta, the cave weta can live up to seven years

• Cave weta are mostly found in caves, which is a good place to hide from predators like rats, but they can also be found in other dark places such as under houses and logs
• Cave weta are silent creatures and cannot hear
• Cave Weta can give people a huge fright when they jump but are generally harmless
• Cave weta can jump up to two metres!

This cave weta photo was sent in from Stephen Hovell in Kaitaia. Sometimes these weta come into his house!