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Forest Cricket
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
Other Name: King Cricket
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This family is
generally considered the most primative.
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The family
includes the largest crickets of them of all
- the 'Wettas' of New
Zealand.
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They are usually seen at night at wetter times of the year.
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One of the most striking species are the 'Giant Forest Crickets' (Papuaistis
and Penvalva spp.).
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Some species have white patches where their long legs
bend upwards, and locally are more commonly known as 'white-kneed crickets'
(above).
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These large brown crickets with very long antennae and when disturbed
hop about in every direction, usually landing on the person who is most scared
of them.
Script: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
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