Hemiandrus jacinda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hemiandrus jacinda |
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Hemiandrus
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jacinda
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The Hemiandrus jacinda is a special type of wētā found only in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to New Zealand, like a unique treasure! It was first described by a scientist named Steven A. Trewick in 2021. This cool insect was named to honor Jacinda Ardern, who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand at the time.
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About the Jacinda Wētā
The Jacinda wētā is a fairly large insect. It has a shiny body, long legs, and a bright orange-red color when it's fully grown.
Night Life of the Wētā
Like many wētā, the Hemiandrus jacinda is nocturnal. This means it is active at night. During the day, it probably rests in burrows, which are small tunnels in the ground. Other wētā in the Hemiandrus group also do this.
Where Does it Live?
Scientists have not found many of these wētā yet, so we don't know exactly how many there are. However, we do know that they live in a wide area of New Zealand. They have been found from the Far North all the way down to Taranaki.
How Was it Discovered?
This specific wētā was officially described in 2021. Scientists often name new species after people who inspire them or who have done important work. Naming this wētā after Jacinda Ardern was a way to recognize her role as Prime Minister of New Zealand.
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Locations (and Crosby regions) in Aotearoa New Zealand where the wētā Hemiandrus jacinda has been found.
