Goliath Beetle

Tropical rainforests and equatorial woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa

Adults feed primarily on tree sap and sweet fruits; larvae feed on protein-rich decaying organic matter and dead wood

Active during the day (diurnal), strong fliers despite their weight, and males use their Y-shaped head horns to fight rival males for territory and mates

Harmless to humans with no venom; plays a beneficial role in nutrient cycling as decomposers in their natural rainforest ecosystems and popular as exotic pets