Characteristics:
One of the largest species of the genus,
sometimes reaching over 100 mm in length. Elytral markings vary greatly,
and a number of different varieties have been named.
Comments:
The first Goliathus species to
be described. View an early
natural history illustration of G. goliatus.
Varieties:
goliatus,
apicalis,
conspersus,
undulus,
albatus,
quadrimaculatus
Countries of origin:
Cameroon, Central African Republic, the
Congos, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. |