Sunday, 22 March 2026

Weta

 


Both sides of the wall throughout the pathway which leads to Hokitika beach are lined with different artwork from artists, I think once in a while new ones replace the current ones. This one is titled "Weta" by Karyn Roberts. I love these insects, I've seen some big and small ones over the years. They are harmless, non poisonous and do not hurt people but they can bite if you bother them.

Linking up with Monday Murals and Mosaic Monday.

17 comments:

rupam sarma said...

Truly amazing

roentare said...

Karyn Roberts captures their quiet, ancient presence beautifully, turning an often-overlooked creature into a moment of wonder along the Hokitika Beach pathway.

local alien said...

A wonderful idea. The lovely weta is a great painting

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

What enormous insects those are. I had never heard of them before. Truly impressive.

Tom said...

...harmless, non poisonous and do not hurt people, is good enough for me!!!

Jenn Jilks said...

What a nice idea! Cool bug!

Mae Travels said...

We found the wildlife in New Zealand amazing. Seeing a Weta was very special. Photos here: https://maetravels.blogspot.com/2007/12/karori-wildlife-sanctuary.html

Pauline said...

What a beautiful artwork. The much maligned weta is indeed a thing of beauty.

Sami said...

Lovely mural of a local bug. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.

Veronica Lee said...

I’d never heard of a weta before.
It’s great to learn it's harmless, and the artwork really brings out its character.

Sharon said...

I had not heard of a weta before but that artwork is very nicely done.

eileeninmd said...

Awesome art work, Weta is new to me.
Take care, enjoy your day! Have a wonderful week!

Ibod11 - Ingrid said...

A really nice bug in other words :D

Debra She Who Seeks said...

It looks pretty vicious to me. Glad we don't have them in Canada!

EricaSta said...

Great artwork, never heard before. Thank you for sharing at
MosaicMonday
Greetings by Heidrun 🌷

Lydia C. Lee said...

I love it when they frame street art - it's the kooky unexpected formality #MuralMondays

Little Wandering Wren said...

We're just back from an amazing holiday in New Zealand - apart from some annoying mossies we didn't see many critters at all!
Lovely artwork here!
Have a great week
Wren x

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