Poor Knights giant weta (63/85)

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With a body about a centimeter long he doesn't look particularly unusual, yet. But when fully grown this tiny young Poor Knights giant weta could be one of the worlds heaviest insects.

Scientific name
Deinacrida fallai
Common names
Poor Knights giant weta
Location
Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
Photo ID
22443