Twolined Chestnut Borer vs African Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twolined Chestnut Borer | African Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus bilineatus | Goliathus cacicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5–12 mm | 50-90 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Twolined Chestnut Borer
A jewel beetle that attacks stressed oaks and chestnuts in eastern North America. It is named for two pale stripes running along its wing covers.
Did You Know?
Drought-stressed oaks are highly susceptible, and repeated attacks over two to three years can kill large trees.
African Goliath Beetle
A large cetoniine beetle with cream and dark brown patterning across its wing cases. It is found in lowland forests of West Africa.
Did You Know?
Goliathus cacicus was one of the first goliath beetle species described by European naturalists in the 18th century.