Critter of the Week: Nicola Toki is back!
This week's critter of the week is the waka leafhopper. As the name would suggest, these tiny leafhoppers look like miniature waka. They measure under 1cm and are light brown in colour. Endemic to Aotearoa, they live in wetlands and salt marshes in close association with their host plants which are wire rush and oioi (jointed rush). Their unique appearance allows them to blend into their surroundings and avoid notice from predators.
Afternoons · RNZ
March 20, 202615m 30s
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This week's critter of the week is the waka leafhopper. As the name would suggest, these tiny leafhoppers look like miniature waka. They measure under 1cm and are light brown in colour. Endemic to Aotearoa, they live in wetlands and salt marshes in close association with their host plants which are wire rush and oioi (jointed rush). Their unique appearance allows them to blend into their surroundings and avoid notice from predators.
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