Bee Beetle vs African Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Beetle | African Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius fasciatus | Goliathus cacicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 50-90 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.
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.