Golofa imperialis explained

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

Description

Golofa imperialis can reach a length of about .^[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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zicha . Ondrej . BioLib: Biological library . 2023-11-23 . www.biolib.cz.
2. http://www.coleoptera-atlas.com/dynastidae-scarabaeoidea/dynastinae/dynastini/Golofa/Golofa-imperialis Coleoptera Atlas
3. Cutberto Pacheco F., Cuauhtémoc Deloya, Pedro Cortés G. Phytophagous scarab beetles from the Central Region of Guerrero, Mexico (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae, Rutelinae, Dynastinae, Cetoniinae)
4. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/32482040 Project Noah
5. http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20m?kind=Golofa+imperialis Discover Life