this beetle called Goliath because of its huge size.The inhabitant of Central and South-East Africa, goliath beetle really gigantic size.Body length reaches 100-110 mm, width - 60 mm, and even more impressive weight of the insect.Males can weigh up to 100 grams, the female is much smaller and lighter.
Due to such significant weight beetle goliath claims to be the heaviest insect in the world.Despite his looming, it feeds on plant foods: tree sap, over-mature fruit, succulent leaves.Beetle Goliath African Bronzovok belongs to the family and a close relative of the well-known May beetle.He is not aggressive, but very strong, it is difficult to hold in your hand.
all their time conducting goliath beetle under the bark of trees.Huge portion sizes and give the beetle does not merit adults.With bright colors and huge wings Goliath becomes very noticeable.On top of that, the insect is very clumsy, and to take off it takes a long time.
There are individuals completely different colors.Nature has given to try and peculiar beauty of Goliath.Elytra usually painted in black and white stripes of different forms.They are rarely repeated, even the representatives of the same species.The ratio of black and white areas is highly variable and depends on the temperature and humidity conditions in the region.In addition, the dark stripes - velvety and white - glossy.Velvety villi help the beetle easily stand the heat, while white reflects direct sunlight.These unique designs are the object of desire collectors.
With Goliath beetle trees down during mating.Hornlike protuberances on the head of an insect serve as a weapon in the struggle for the female, as well as upholding the rights of the territory.In females, these horns have a different shape and are used as a shovel for construction cradles for eggs.After fertilization, the female lays eggs in the ground.She digs the ground special shield located on the head.It helps her to safely hide future offspring.Immediately after the mission, the female returns to the tree.
Underground beetle larvae will stay 6 months.There they grow, feeding on plant residues, humus, manure, root rot, as well as other eating larvae.Cannibalism often comes from a lack of power during rapid growth, as well as mature larvae reach large sizes - up to 150 mm.
larvae pupate in the ground and come out already formed and ready for a new life in the trees.Despite its weight, the beetles are actively fly in the forests of tropical Africa.In this published wings resembles the crackling noise toy helicopter.Habitats are in the jungles of New Guinea Equatorial and South-East Africa.Man even huge populations without prejudice.But, nevertheless, the beetles are actively caught and resold to private collections.The impressive size, attractive colors and exotic species of insect goliath make a valuable and desirable exhibit for museums and private individuals.
