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7/5/23

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This is a weta that  Hubby found in our wood pile. 
(The bottom photo for  perspective.)
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20 comments:

  1. Taken For GrantedJul 5, 2023, 2:55:00 AM

    What an amazingly large insect. I am always happy to see interesting wildlife. Thanks for the information.

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  2. CloudiaJul 5, 2023, 5:16:00 AM

    I like your little friend!

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  3. AmyJul 5, 2023, 7:46:00 AM

    I love those guys, use to find them at a house I use to live in.

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  4. Lillian "sognafaret"Jul 5, 2023, 8:38:00 AM

    What an ugly thing on the wood!

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  5. ViolettaJul 5, 2023, 9:11:00 AM

    Wow, that is a very old species. But I am not sure if I should like them.
    All the best
    Violetta

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  6. Lydia C. LeeJul 5, 2023, 9:45:00 AM

    It looks ready to jump but I guess that might just be the way the legs sit...great close up!

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  7. roentareJul 5, 2023, 10:07:00 AM

    Interesting critter find!

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJul 5, 2023, 10:46:00 AM

    That looks like a giant Grasshopper! Food for the birds?

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  9. Veronica LeeJul 5, 2023, 1:52:00 PM

    Looks like a cross between a cockroach and a grasshopper!

    Happy Wednesday, Betty!

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  10. SuzanaJul 5, 2023, 4:43:00 PM

    What a strange creature! New for me. Thank you for the link!

    Happy WW and a fine week ahead!

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  11. Kenneth Cole SchneiderJul 6, 2023, 12:12:00 AM

    That is a new insect species for me. I really enjoyed the informative videos

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  12. Melbourne Australia PhotosJul 6, 2023, 12:42:00 AM

    Interesting! Thanks for hosting.

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  13. RostroseJul 6, 2023, 2:14:00 AM

    Dear Betty,
    I don't know the word "weta" - is that a grasshopper? Looks huge!
    Warm July greetings and all the best, Traude
    🌸🌿❤️🌿🌸
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/06/lavendelzeit-bei-den-rostrosen.html

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  14. rupam sarmaJul 6, 2023, 6:30:00 AM

    That's great, Thanks a lot for hosting

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  15. eileeninmdJul 6, 2023, 6:37:00 AM

    Hello,
    It is new to me, it reminds me of a grasshopper.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  16. SlabsJul 6, 2023, 8:01:00 AM

    Thank you for hosting and giving me an opportunity to link up

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  17. dee NambiarJul 6, 2023, 9:12:00 AM

    It was nice to see the Weta and get to read a little bit about it. Thank you.
    Thank you for hosting MCoW, too. :)

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  18. likeschocolateJul 6, 2023, 12:26:00 PM

    Never heard of it! I am going to have to look it up! Have a great week!

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  19. isabella kramer - vereditJul 6, 2023, 5:42:00 PM

    WOW!! I've never heard or read of it. They are looking so amazing and it is good that the interest ranged to preserve them.

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  20. HeartSong NormandieJul 6, 2023, 7:39:00 PM

    Fabulous photos! Bonjour from me over in Normandie France. Looking forward to popping back again soon...

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