Goliath Beetle vs Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Beetle | Sand-Loving Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus goliatus | Hypocaccus rugifrons |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 60-110 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Mediterranean coasts |
| 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.
Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
A small, reddish-brown hister beetle found in sandy coastal habitats. It hunts fly larvae in seaweed wrack and stranded carrion.
Did You Know?
It buries itself in sand beneath rotting kelp during the day and emerges at night to hunt fly larvae in the wrack.