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Giant African Flower Beetle vs Goliath Beetle

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Giant African Flower Beetle

Giant African Flower Beetle

Mecynorrhina torquata

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Goliath Beetle

Goliath Beetle

Goliathus goliatus

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Size

Giant African Flower Beetle

Giant African Flower Beetle

0.09 m

Human

1.75 m

Goliath Beetle

Goliath Beetle

0.11 m

Giant African Flower BeetleGoliath Beetle
Weight8–18 g40–100 g
Length4–9 cm6–11 cm
Wingspan12–18 cm15–25 cm
Top Speed25 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan1–2 yrs1–2 yrs
Incubation30 days30 days
Offspring20–80 30–100
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationSedentarySedentary
HabitatRainforest, ForestRainforest, Forest
RegionsAfricaAfrica
FamilyScarabaeidaeScarabaeidae
OrderColeopteraColeoptera