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Published: 2021-03-12
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A new species of large Hemiandrus ground wētā (Orthoptera: Anostostomatidae) from North Island, New Zealand

Wildlife & Ecology, School of Agriculture & Environment, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Orthoptera Anostostomatidae Hemiandrus ground wētā new species North Island New Zealand Jacinda Ardern

Abstract

A new species of Hemiandrus ground wētā is described from North Island, New Zealand. Hemiandrus jacinda sp. nov. is larger and more brightly coloured than other species in the region, but appears to be scarce and restricted to remnant native forest habitat.

 

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