Biology:Golofa imperialis

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Short description: Species of beetle

Golofa imperialis
Scarabaeidae - Golofa imperialis.JPG
Male of Golofa imperialis from Panama
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Golofa
Species:
G. imperialis
Binomial name
Golofa imperialis
Thomson, 1858

Golofa imperialis is a species of rhinoceros beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.[1]

Description

Golofa imperialis can reach a length of about 45 millimetres (1.8 in).[2] Protarsus is equal to or larger than protibia. Male pronotum has a long prothoracic horn with a triangular tip. The head show a thin horn. The underside of the body is covered in golden hair. The front legs are longer than the others.[3][4]

Distribution

This species is present in Mexico and Central America.[2][5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15622359 entry