Goliath goliath (03)

Goliath goliath (Linnaeus, 1771)

Poster size 45x32 cm
Printed on HQ paper 170g-200g/m2
Limited series of max. 20 pcs.
Numbered original

Goliath goliath (Linnaeus, 1771) is a species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, commonly known as flower chafers. It is one of the largest and most impressive beetles in the world, belonging to the genus Goliathus, which includes some of the heaviest insects known.

Key Information:

• Scientific Name: Goliath goliath (Linnaeus, 1771)

• Common Name: Goliath beetle

• Family: Scarabaeidae

• Subfamily: Cetoniinae

• Distribution: Native to West and Central Africa, particularly tropical forests.

• Size: Males can reach lengths up to 110 mm (about 4.3 inches), females slightly smaller.

• Coloration: Typically black and white or brown with variable markings; males have a prominent Y-shaped horn used in battles over mates.

• Diet: As larvae, they feed on decaying wood and detritus; adults feed on tree sap and fruit.

• Life Cycle: Undergo complete metamorphosis: egg → larva → pupa → adult. Larvae can weigh over 100 grams.