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Goliathus goliatus gallery I

All life stages of G. goliatus can be seen in this gallery.  Images are shown at reduced size.  Click on each thumbnail to view the full size image.  All photos on this page are courtesy of Fan Lin.
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MALES
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MATING PAIR
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EGGS
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1st instar larva. Size comparison between 1st, young 2nd, mature 2nd, and 3rd instars. Size comparison between 1st and 3rd instars.

LARVAE
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MALE PUPA
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Emergence from the pupal skin has just been completed.		 2.
A short time later.		 3.
The elytra (wing covers) are 
now beginning to harden and darken.

EMERGENCE (ECLOSION) SEQUENCE OF A MALE
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