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 TTree weta (or bush weta) are New Zealand's most common
weta, found everywhere except for the far south. Like grasshoppers they
have ears on their front legs, while the back legs are rubbed against the
stomach to produce mating and fighting noises.Tree weta eat the leaves of many different plants but prefer the softer leaves of species such as mahoe or karamu. Most weta live for around 2 years, during which they evolve from an egg to a series of immature forms, known as instars, and finally to full adult maturity. Weta are found in several Southern Hemisphere countries apart from New Zealand. Photography by Max McRae
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