[1] This species is found in caves, or large cavities (cave-like structures) where there is high humidity and little plant or animal life.

[1][4] It is a common occupant of anthropogenic rock tunnels and limestone caves and is found in forests and stony stream beds.

[2] They belong to a moisture-loving group of insects, and prefer cool temperatures, and high humidity.

[4] Adults are brown with dark or nearly black distinctive bands across posterior margins of their abdominal segments.

[6] During the daytime, they remain motionless on cave walls, inside hollow logs, or under stones, and are active only at night.

[3] This cave wētā eats a wide range of plants, fungi, lichens, and scavengers on animal material.

[8] Their long slender legs are used to walk, climb trees in search of food, and jump off for safety.

This cleaning process helps them to remove dust particles and keep the antennae and setae on the legs sensitive to environmental changes.