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Wētā punga / Cook Strait giant wētā

Deinacrida rugosa

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Field Notes

Description:

A female discovered in a pile of timber in the ops yard of the Zealandia eco-sanctuary. She was banded and released into the sanctuary proper.

Reference Links:

Deinacrida rugosa, Giant wētā | Zealandia: The Karori Sanctuary Experience

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PublishedMarch 31, 2014

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flora and Fauna of New Zealand
Mission
Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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