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Giant wetas will eat leaves, ripe fruit, and dead insects. Unlike other wetas, they do not hunt. They're like gentle giants!

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Why is a giat weta theatened and a tree weta not?

Because giant wetas are more rarer than tree wetas.


Where do tree wetas live?

Tree Wetas live in gardens of New Zealand, they like to live under logs, near trees, leafy places, warm moist soil and near composts, they don't go into houses so they aren't a pest, they are omnivores and prefer insects to fruit.


Why do wetas have little sharp horn on their feet?

The sharp horn-like structure on the feet of wetas is called a tarsal claw, and it helps them to grip onto surfaces and climb effectively. This adaptation is particularly useful for wetas that live in rugged or forested habitats where climbing is necessary for survival.


What is the wetas enemies?

The wetas enemy are the lizard (the tuatara), rats, birds, sometimes cats and dogs.


How do wetas move?

slowly


Do wetas bite?

Yes


Do wetas lay eggs?

Yes.


What are wetas?

Wetas are an insect native to New Zealand that look alot like crickets but are covered in spines and are wingless...Hope this helps


What do wetas eat?

Wetas are extraorinarily large members of the cricket family found only in New Zealand. Some species eat other insects, while some (notably the tree wetas) eat mostly lichens, leaves, flowers, and fruit.


What is a weta's food?

hat is wetas food


How do you get rid of wetas?

The most effective way to get rid of wetas is to use an over the counter insect spray. Any type of brand will work to eradicate them.


How much does a Giant Weta weigh?

They can be up to 100 mm and weigh 20-30 grams. The heaviest recorded currently had eggs in it and weighed about 70 grams.