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Huhu Bug New Zealand
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Weta
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The weta family comprises around 70 insect species endemic to the New Zealand archipelago. |
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Huhu grub
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The Huhu beetle (Prionoplus reticularis) is the largest native beetle found in New Zealand, a ... |
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The Huhu beetle (Prionoplus reticularis) is the largest native beetle found in New Zealand, a member of Cerambycidae, the family of longhorn beetles. |
The Huhu grub grows to between 40-50 mm long. The Larvae feed in dead rotting wood and pupate in a cavity excavated in the log.
The larvae or "Huhu grub" is considered a delecaseie to some Maori. When grilled it has a taste very similar to peanut butter.
Adult does not eat and lives about 2 weeks. The beetles are most active at night and are often heard flying into window panes with a loud thump, they are attracted to light. |
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