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Goliath Beetle

Amongst the largest insects in the world

 

Goliath Beetles are among the largest insects in the world. They are also very strong, being able to lift a load around 850 times heavier than their own weight.   Adults possess a large pair of wings under their striking, patterned wing-cases, which they disperse to find mates or food - usually plant sap or fruit. Their larvae are large and grub-like and live in the soil. Adult male Goliath Beetles have a Y-shaped horn on their head, which they use for fighting.

 

Goliath Beetle