Goliath Beetle vs Giant Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Beetle | Giant Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus goliatus | Apis dorsata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Apidae |
| Size | 60-110 mm | 17-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Giant Honey Bee
The largest honey bee species, building huge exposed single-comb nests on cliff faces and tall buildings. Colonies can contain up to 100,000 workers.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the colony performs a mesmerizing shimmering defense wave that ripples across the nest surface to deter predators.