Author's Note: This weta is still a young one, which is why it's colour is quite pale. It is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long, with antenna at least twice that.
I found it in my mother-in-laws woodpile.
Not at all pleased to be chosen for photographic glory, it charged the camera, from about 3 inches away!
View full for true ugly!
Be gentle with him (and me).