Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn vs Mottled Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn | Mottled Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina ssp. | Goliathus albosignatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sardinia, Corsica, Mediterranean | South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
A stunning blue-gray longhorn beetle with black spots found in old beech forests. Mediterranean island populations are genetically distinct.
Did You Know?
Adults produce a rose-scented pheromone, giving the genus its name Rosalia.
Mottled Goliath Beetle
A southern African goliath beetle with white mottled markings on dark brown elytra. It is smaller than its West African relatives.
Did You Know?
This is the most southerly occurring species in the entire Goliathus genus.