Deinacrida talpa, the giant mole weta, is a species of insect in the family Anostostomatidae.

It is endemic to New Zealand.

[2] Although the species is similar to closely related species, its key distinguishing factor is their ability to live in burrows dug by the weta.

[3] The Department of Conservation assessed its status as "At Risk: Naturally Uncommon".

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