Sculptural set with 8 Goliath beetles

Sculptural set with 8 Goliath beetles.
Taxidermy. In glass urn.
Wooden base.
Measurements: 39 x 25 x 25 cm.

Goliathus is a genus of polyphagous beetles of the family Scarabaeidae that includes several species commonly known as Goliath beetles. They are the most voluminous insects in existence, although not the longest. They live in most African rainforests, and feed on nectar and pollen, as well as fruit and sap. Their larvae need a more protein-rich food, such as rotting carcasses. An adult goliath beetle measures 6 to 12 cm in length, and its larvae can weigh more than 100 grams. They are so large that when they fly they produce a sound reminiscent of a helicopter.