Neonetus

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Neonetus
File:Neonetus variegatus.jpg
Neonetus variegatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Family: Rhaphidophoridae
Subfamily: Macropathinae
Genus: Neonetus
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1888
Species

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Observations of Neonetus and their distribution throughout New Zealand

Neonetus is a genus of cave wētā in the family Rhaphidophoridae, endemic to New Zealand. All described species are small; when adult, individuals are only about 1 cm long.[1] Neonetus variegatus and N. huttoni are common in native and exotic forests but because they are small and nocturnal, they are often overlooked.[2]

Taxonomy

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The genus Neonetus was established by Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1888.

Biology

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Neonetus are active at night when they are vulnerable to becoming food for rats[3] and kiwi.[4]

Distribution

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Current observational data suggests that Neonetus is restricted to the North Island of New Zealand.[5]

Species

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References

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