African Goliath Beetle vs Green Dock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Goliath Beetle | Green Dock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus cacicus | Gastrophysa viridula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 50-90 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Goliath Beetle
A large cetoniine beetle with cream and dark brown patterning across its wing cases. It is found in lowland forests of West Africa.
Did You Know?
Goliathus cacicus was one of the first goliath beetle species described by European naturalists in the 18th century.
Green Dock Beetle
A small, brilliant metallic green beetle that feeds on dock and sorrel plants. Gravid females have enormously swollen abdomens.
Did You Know?
A female's abdomen can swell to several times its normal size when full of eggs, dwarfing the rest of her body.