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Insects
Goliath Beetle
Goliathus goliatus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 1-6 months (adult)
- Weight
- up to 0.1 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Goliath Beetle (Goliathus goliatus) is a herbivore species found in African tropical forests. It typically lives 1-6 months (adult), weighing around up to 0.1 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the goliath beetle: Goliath beetles are the heaviest insects on Earth and can lift objects 850 times their body weight.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.