http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/article.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=10595614
Just thought you might like another look at a weta. LOL. This is the giant weta, they are not the type we get around our homes, thankfully. Quite harmless but scary looking. Also beautiful in their own way too.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
We don't have a season SM, the weta are there all the time, hiding behind leaves and in nooks and crannies around the outside of the house. They may be more visible at certain times of the year, that's when they scare the he** out of you when you come face to face with one.
Do the grasshoppers cause any damage to your gardens at all? Or are they just an annoyance that happens annually.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
We have the grasshoppers all year too, but we see them more in the beginning of fall. They can cause problems in a garden. The got into one of my flower beds this year--played havoc with the plant! The spiders seem to love them though. We are having a large population of crickets this year as well. Some little Romeo was camped outside the front door. I heard him chirp for 3 hours straight and that was enough--even Deuter wanted a piece of him! Hubby sprayed and after another hour he grew quiet. Perhaps I should feel bad, but the crickets bring the spiders. Hubby had a leatherback tarantula up by the house. Our newspaper said that because of the recent rains we are to expect an awful large amount of insects. Like I said, hubby sprayed around the house.
Spiders! Not keen on them but will tolerate some in the house as they deal to any flies that come in. Meegz has had a large(by NZ standards) spider living in her window frame and had grown very fond of it, she even considered taking it with her to the new flat. Eeekk! ! Thankfully she ran out of time and energy and left her behind. At least all my pretending to be brave in front of the girls whenever I saw a spider has meant they don't freak at the sight of them. I love the sound of chirping crickets but 3 hours of it could try my patience too. Spring has definitely sprung here, I was taking Mr MS to work early this morning just as the sun was rising and beside a main road there were several Pukeko (swamp hens) doing what comes naturally in Spring. Other drivers were laughing at the sight too.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
GASP!!!! Quick - throw some barbecue sauce on that thing!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
ROTFL, BBQ sauce! Why not add some deep fried butter too WWM.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
Have to admit Jcat, it is a fantastically podgy weta. What a beaut!
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
A betta weta. LOL
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
did I read a bed wetter?! ewwwwwwwwwwwww and I am sorry but I do not do bugs that thing is ugly and creepy and no doubt crawlly!
Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #
No, yes,yes & yes Ange. But did it make you squeal?
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
No but it did have me sorts rubbing at arms and llegs as if a weta betta oops betta wets was here crawling on me ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #
Sugarbee, my cat Ringo has been bringing home baby wetas recently. I make MrKK take them back outside. ROFLMAO at your keyboard problem 'reepy rawlies '!
Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
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