Weta

We went for a walk on the Waitangi to Haruru Falls track. Hubby found this weta sitting on the track. So after taking a few photos I carefully moved it, via this stick, to a place where it would be a bit safer. They are pretty amazing creatures.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Dawn]

They are amazing a nice find

[Christina]

Love the back lighting on the weta

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting looking creature.

[Jeremy Cross]

Interesting, haven't heard of a weta before!

[Delwyn Barnett]

@jeremyccc They are giant flightless crickets and are endemic to New Zealand

[Helen Jane]

that is quite an incredible capture with the added little starburst on the creature's back. What a creature - I never heard of one either.

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful capture!

[Rick]

Great find and capture. Never heard of this one.

[Margaret Brown]

Super capture a new one to me!

[haskar]

Nice find. Great pov and dof.

[SandraD]

Great capture!

[Kathy]

A nice look at this most interesting insect.

[Kim Stevens]

Apologies, I can’t give this a like. Wetas make me run screaming

[John Falconer]

Nicely done with the light.