New Zealand Invertebrates

11005-29702 Raukumara tusked weta (Motuweta riparia) tusked male beside stream. This remarkable 'diving' weta was only discovered in August 1995. It lives along the riparian strip of streams and dives underwater to hide when danger threatens. Waioeka Gorge

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11005-29702 Raukumara tusked weta (Motuweta riparia) tusked male beside stream. This remarkable 'diving' weta was only discovered in August 1995. It lives along the riparian strip of streams and dives underwater to hide when danger threatens. Waioeka Gorge

Raukumara tusked weta 29702 Motuweta riparia male stream waioeka gorge diving