African Goliath Beetle vs Western Banded Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Goliath Beetle | Western Banded Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus cacicus | Zarhipis integripennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 50-90 mm | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) | North America, Western United States |
| 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.
Western Banded Glowworm
A North American glowworm beetle where the larviform female produces rows of greenish-yellow bioluminescent spots along her body segments. Males are winged with elaborate feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The glowing female looks like a miniature train at night, with paired lateral light organs resembling lit windows on a railcar.