huhu beetle

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What does huhu beetle mean?

A longhorn beetle, Prionoplus reticularis, of the Cerambycidae family; the largest endemic beetle found in New Zealand.

Where does huhu beetle come from?

From Māori huhu, which specifically refers to the larval form, from Proto-Polynesian *fufu.

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