Key Identification Features
- Hemiandrus maia, also known as the Otago ground wētā, shows distinct morphological traits.
- This species can be identified by a distinct set of morphological features.
- Hemiandrus pallitarsis (Walker, 1871) can be identified morphologically by several key features.
- Females are also distinguished by their very short ovipositor, short enough that it is easily overlooked, leading to females being mistaken for males.
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