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πŸͺ² Beetles

Goliath Beetle

Goliathus goliatus

About

One of the heaviest insects on Earth. Males have a Y-shaped horn on the head. Larvae can weigh up to 100 grams and require high-protein food to develop.

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Did You Know?

Goliath beetle larvae can weigh up to 100 grams β€” about the same as a bar of soap β€” making them among the heaviest insect larvae known.