Why is the Goliath beetle considered one of the heaviest insects?

Its larvae can weigh more than 100 grams, and adults, which can exceed 10 cm in body length, are regularly cited among the heaviest insects known.

What does the Goliath beetle eat?

Adults feed mainly on tree sap and ripe fruit, while the high-protein-hungry larvae develop in decaying organic matter.

Where is the Goliath beetle found?

It is native to tropical forests across Africa, with different species in the genus occupying Central or West African ranges; live imports into Japan are restricted.

Goliath Beetleゴライアスオオツノハナムグリ

Goliathus goliatusNE— Not Evaluated

Goliath beetles are among the heaviest insects in the world, native to the tropical forests of Africa. Adults feed on tree sap and fruit and are unusual among beetles for flying with their hard wing cases closed, while males use a Y-shaped head horn to lever rivals aside in contests over food and mates.

Goliath Beetle (reference photo) — Photo: Fungus Guy / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Coleoptera / Scarabaeidae Source
Distribution: Native to tropical forests across Africa, with different species within the genus Goliathus occupying Central or West African ranges. Source

Did You Know?

It ranks among the heaviest insects on Earth, with larvae sometimes exceeding 100 grams in weight. Source
Unusually for a beetle, it flies with its hard elytra closed, moving with surprising speed and agility for such a large insect. Source
Males bear a Y-shaped horn on the head, used as a pry bar to lever rival males away during fights over feeding sites or mates. Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNの評価区分は資料上明確でないためnullとした。

Habitat

熱帯アフリカの森林。

Threats

森林の減少
採集圧

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

森林環境の保全
飼育展示による甲虫多様性の紹介

Sources

en.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

Why is the Goliath beetle considered one of the heaviest insects?: Its larvae can weigh more than 100 grams, and adults, which can exceed 10 cm in body length, are regularly cited among the heaviest insects known. Source
What does the Goliath beetle eat?: Adults feed mainly on tree sap and ripe fruit, while the high-protein-hungry larvae develop in decaying organic matter. Source
Where is the Goliath beetle found?: It is native to tropical forests across Africa, with different species in the genus occupying Central or West African ranges; live imports into Japan are restricted. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org