Australian Dobsonfly vs Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Dobsonfly | Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archichauliodes diversus | Goliathus goliatus |
| Order | Megaloptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm wingspan | 60-110 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Dobsonfly
A large, dark dobsonfly found in clean streams across southeastern Australia. Larvae are important predators in cool forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is found on both sides of the Tasman Sea, occurring in both Australia and New Zealand.
Goliath Beetle
One of the heaviest insects on Earth. Males have a Y-shaped horn on the head. Larvae can weigh up to 100 grams and require high-protein food to develop.
Did You Know?
Goliath beetle larvae can weigh up to 100 grams — about the same as a bar of soap — making them among the heaviest insect larvae known.