Their larvae, or grubs, are omnivores ... Ecologists also see Goliath beetles as environmental indicators—when their numbers decline, it signals severe damage to the forest ecosystem.

Their larvae feed on plant waste and sometimes ... destroying the natural habitat of the Goliath beetle, which is running out of places to feed, breed, and survive. As forests make way for cocoa ...

Goliath beetles, which can grow over 10 centimeters long, are essential to their ecosystem. Their larvae help recycle nutrients in the forest by scavenging on plant and animal debris, while the ...

Goliath beetle. Shawshank61/Getty Images Beetle larvae , or grubs, are omnivorous and likely scavenge on meat as well as debris of plants. This means they have an important role in moving ...