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Which native insect can weigh as much as a bird?
Which six-legged speedster runs as fast as a galloping horse?
Which tiny biter can jump 200 times its own height?
You'll find the answers inside, along with many more facts about New Zealand's insects, spiders, centipedes and more ... including the bee that likes to dance, the insect with ears on its legs, and the largest flying insect of all time.
Dave Gunson's true-to-life illustrations, together with hundreds of interesting facts, make an ideal introduction to this fascinating subject.