goliath beetle

noun

1. any very large tropical scarabaeid beetle of the genus Goliathus, esp G. giganteus of Africa, which may grow to a length of 20 centimetres

Example Sentences

And yet the weta is outweighed by a larvae, the grub of the goliath beetle, which weighs in at 4.1 ounces.

From National Geographic

And you can check out a goliath beetle depicted as a religious icon, videos of dances inspired by insects and an alternative history of pest control.

From New York Times

"The Hidden World" takes a look into the fascinating realm of insects, among them a Phasmida called the giant walking stick, which can grow up to 16 inches long, the goliath beetle, which is 4 inches long, and a swarm of locusts stretching for 23 miles.

From Time Magazine Archive