Giant weta
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| phylum | Arthropoda | Giant weta are several species of weta in the genus Deinacrida of the family Anostostomatidae. Giant weta are endemic to New Zealand and are examples of island gigantism. There are eleven species of giant weta, most of which are larger than other weta, despite the latter already being large by insect standards. Large species can be up to 10 cm (4 in) not inclusive of legs and antennae, with body mass usually no more than 35 g.
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| Class | Insecta | |
| order | Orthoptera | |
| suborder | Ensifera | |
| family | Anostostomatidae | |
| genus | Deinacrida |
