Least Concern
Goliath Beetle
Goliathus
A giant scarab beetle from African rainforests known for its impressive size.
Category
Invertebrate
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
Several months as adults; much longer including larval stage
Size
Body length 5–11 cm; weight up to 100 g in larvae
Scientific Name
Goliathus
About Goliath Beetle
A giant scarab beetle from African rainforests known for its impressive size.
It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of Several months as adults; much longer including larval stage, a size of Body length 5–11 cm; weight up to 100 g in larvae, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Goliath beetles are among the heaviest insects on Earth in their larval stage.
Where Goliath Beetle Lives
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Congo Basin rainforest
, Congo
Bwindi region
, Uganda