Royal Goliath Beetle vs Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Royal Goliath Beetle | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus regius | Pseudanophthalmus montanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 50-100 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea) | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Royal Goliath Beetle
A massive scarab beetle with bold white and brown markings on its elytra. Males have a forked horn used in combat with rivals.
Did You Know?
Despite their bulk, royal goliath beetles are strong fliers and can take off rapidly when disturbed.
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.