Royal Goliath Beetle vs Green Grocer Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Royal Goliath Beetle Green Grocer Cicada
Scientific Name Goliathus regius Cyclochila australasiae
Order Coleoptera Hemiptera
Family Scarabaeidae Cicadidae
Size 50-100 mm 40-50 mm
Habitat Forests Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea) Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

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.

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Did You Know?

Despite their bulk, royal goliath beetles are strong fliers and can take off rapidly when disturbed.

Green Grocer Cicada

A large Australian cicada famous for its bright green coloration. It sometimes appears in yellow, brown, or blue color morphs with different folk names.

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Did You Know?

The rare blue color morph is affectionately called the 'Blue Moon' by Australian collectors.