Biology
Giants in the insect world
In many people's minds, insects are invertebrates ranging in size from very small to extremely small.
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Biology
Discover the world's heaviest insects
A natural lover in New Zealand has come across a weta, the largest and largest insect in the world ever known.
Biology
With giant crickets, the males get bigger and bigger
The weta crickets are indeed huge. Weighing up to 20 grams, they are one of the heaviest insects in the world. But the male is only half that size.
Biology
The male 'does not manage the distance' to find a partner
Finding a mate can be a hard work, the giant night cricket Cook Strait, Deinacrida rugosa, is a living testament to that.