Hemiandrus focalis is a species of ground wētā endemic to New Zealand. This flightless orthopteran lives in the mountains of the South Island. The species can be distinguished from other ground wētā by their three superior retrolateral spines on their mid tibia and females' long ovipositors. This omnivorous ground wētā species is listed as "not threatened" by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Hemiandrus focalis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Anostostomatidae
- Genus
- Hemiandrus
- Species
- Hemiandrus focalis
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