For monster crickets, size matters - Technology & science - Science - LiveScience - msnbc.com: "Female giant weta crickets are huge. At about 0.7 ounces (20 grams), they're one of the world's heaviest insects. But the males are about half their size. Now scientists know why.
In a surprising way, size really matters in this species.
Males that are lighter and have longer legs are more successful at mating. The reason: They can travel farther to find a female."
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