Cave Wetas
There are over 60 species of cave weta. They belong to the Phaphidophoridea family.
Appearance
The Cave Weta have long slender legs that the can jump up to two meters with. They have very large heads and the have large antennas. Every weta has its own size and shape.
LIfe Cycle
The cave weta can live up to two years and they female can lay up to 6 eggs. They freeze in the winter and heat in the spring. They leave their eggs in the cave or dark place and leave them for 6 to 8 weeks.
Food
Cave Wetas eat stuff like plants and fruit because They are herbivores. They don’t just eat plants. They eat Plants, Fruit, Leaves and Dead Insects.
Population
The cave weta Have 60 species in New Zealand, North Africa and South Africa.
Habitat
The Cave wetas Habitat is of course Caves and dark places. They are nocturnal so that they only come out at night. Thats why they live in caves and Dark Places. They like warm places.
Predators
The cave wetas predators are Rats, Bats, Reptiles and Birds
Cave wetas are endangered so do not hurt them in any way or form.
The weta's need to watch out for the rats then! At least they have plants to eat (:
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