C. Schaufuss – Calwer’s Käferbuch is a book that focuses on the world of beetles, also known as Käfer in German. Written by entomologist Carl Schaufuss, the book was first published in 1885 and has since become a classic in the field of entomology. The more well know publications are from around 1916. The book …
Read more C. Schaufuss – Calwer’s Käferbuch, an amazing reference work from the early 1900s
Time for some information, here are 20 interesting facts about stag beetles: 1. Stag beetles are members of the family Lucanidae and are found throughout the world, except in Australia and Antarctica. 2. The male stag beetles have large mandibles that resemble the antlers of a stag, hence the name “stag beetle.” 3. The size …
The jewel beetle has a shiny, brilliant color on its chitinous shell called the carapace. Buprestidae is their scientific name, but they are known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles. The larvae are known as flat-headed borers. There are 15,500 species known in 775 genera. Insect collectors are very passionate about some of the …
1. Goliathus cacicus Latin name: Goliathus cacicus Where they are found: Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast Size: 50 – 100 millimeters (males), 40 – 70 millimeters (females) Unique feature: Orange thorax, pure white back Diet: Fruit, tree sap What’s unique about the Goliathus cacicus Goliath beetle? You’ll be able to spot a Goliathus cacicus faster than any other Goliath beetle. Not …
