Bronze Orange Bug vs Mottled Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Orange Bug | Mottled Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musgraveia sulciventris | Goliathus albosignatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tessaratomidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bronze Orange Bug
A large, bronze-colored shield bug that is a pest of citrus trees in eastern Australia. Nymphs are bright green and change to bronze as they mature. It can squirt a foul-smelling, burning liquid at perceived threats.
Did You Know?
Its defensive spray can cause skin burns and temporary blindness, and Australian gardeners are advised to wear eye protection when handling infested citrus trees.
Mottled Goliath Beetle
A southern African goliath beetle with white mottled markings on dark brown elytra. It is smaller than its West African relatives.
Did You Know?
This is the most southerly occurring species in the entire Goliathus genus.