Goliath Beetle vs Rounded Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Beetle | Rounded Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus goliatus | Calephelis perditalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 60-110 mm | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | South Texas, northeastern Mexico |
| 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.
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.