GOLIATH BEETLE: Facing Fears

The largest and heaviest living Insect on earth is Goliath Beetle of Africa. Goliath Beetle grows up to be about thirteen centimeters (five inches) long and weighing about 100 grams (3.5 ounces). Part of nature’s clean-up crew, Goliath Beetle eats dead plant material.

Living in Africa, Mother Goliath Beetle lays her eggs in the rich moist, rotting wood of rain forest trees. After hatching, Goliath Beetle larvae eat the decomposing logs, returning various nutrients to the soil. The adult Goliath Beetle feeds on anything sugary like fruit and sap from injured trees. Because Goliath Beetle prefers high protein foods, He also eats other Insects.

Many people shriek and flee in fear when encountering a bug of any type. Face your fears with scary looking but harmless Goliath Beetle. Embrace Him, and love Goliath Beetle as you would a pet.

Goliath Beetle’s Teachings Include:
“A beetle trundling across your path means a lucky day. The bigger the beetle, the greater the luck, so don't squash it.” Copyright: “Gypsy Magic”, Patrinella Cooper.

LADY BUG/LADY BEETLE: Joy of Living

Brightly colored red with black spots, Lady Bugs are easily noticed. Since They eat pests, many farmers and gardeners have encouraged Them to thrive where ever they have found Lady Bugs. Considered to be good luck, Lady Bugs have, many times, saved crops from certain disaster.

Their bright patterns of black and orange, red, or yellow serve as a warning to predators, since Lady Bugs have an unpleasant taste. Lady Bugs have other defenses as well. When threatened, They bleed blood from their leg joints. This blood contains an unpleasant substance that repels Birds and Ants.

These brightly colored Beetles go about their business, not worrying about potential predators. Lady Bugs teach how to stop worrying and to love life.

Lady Bug’s Teachings Include:
“The ladybird (ladybug) is one of the more familiar and most loved insects: a seven-spotted ladybird brings luck when it lands on you.” Copyright: “Gypsy Magic”, Patrinella Cooper.

Lady Bug/Lady Beetle's Wisdom Includes:

How to Release Worry

The Energy of Harmlessness

Messenger of Promise

Trust and Faith

Fortune

Fulfilled Wishes

Opportunity

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The members of the Insect Family Coleoptra Coccinellidae Hippodamia spp. and Cooccinella spp. are called Lady Beetle. The common name is "Lady Bug."