Dermestid Beetle vs White-lined Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dermestid Beetle | White-lined Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dermestes maculatus | Goliathus orientalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-10mm | 50-100 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dermestid Beetle
A small dark beetle with white undersides used by museums and taxidermists to clean skeletons. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Natural history museums keep colonies of these beetles specifically to clean flesh from bones for skeletal displays.
White-lined Goliath Beetle
A striking goliath beetle with bold white longitudinal stripes on a dark background. It inhabits forests of Central and East Africa.
Did You Know?
Males use their cephalic horns to flip rivals off tree branches during territorial disputes.