Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus

Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus

Cryptocephalus leucomelas

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Austin

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%

56 Verified sightings at Austin
June Best month

About the Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus

Cryptocephalus leucomelas is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America (the United States and Canada). It measures 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) in length. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus in Austin?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 56 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 452nd most-seen of the 1624 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus in Austin?

April to August

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in September to March, the lowest months.

Is Austin the best place to see a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus sightings, Austin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (56 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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