Tropidacris are among the largest grasshoppers in the world by length and wingspan

Several species of this genus have caterpillars which produce wild silk of commercial importance

Comet Moth - Male

They are easily distinguishable with the male having long and thin tails and the female with rounder wings and much shorter tails

They are territorial and will chase any rivals

Goliathus albosigniatus Female in a Frame framed_beetles Tropidacris are among the largestSpecies Name: Goliathus albosigniatus Female Common Name: Goliath Beetle Origin: Tanzania Size: 4 x 6" Shadow Box Frame The Goliath beetles (named after the biblical giant Goliath) are among the largest insects on Earth if measured in terms of size, bulk, and weight. Goliath beetles can be found in many of Africa's tropical forests, where they feed primarily on tree sap and fruit.