Goliath Beetle vs Great Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Beetle | Great Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus goliatus | Polyura eudamippus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 60-110 mm | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas |
| 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.
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.