The royal goliath beetle (Goliathus regius) is a native of western Africa.   These beetles are the heaviest of all insects, yet they are strong fliers that buzz loudly when visiting flowers for nectar and pollen.   The larvae live in the soil where they feed on roots.   This stamp was issued by the government of Togo on May 2, 1955 to commemorate the International Exposition for Wildlife Protection held that year in Paris, France.