Chevrolat's Dytiscid

Chevrolat's Dytiscid

Copelatus chevrolati

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Austin

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

50 Verified sightings at Austin
September Best month

About the Chevrolat's Dytiscid

Copelatus chevrolati is a species of diving beetle. It is part of the genus Copelatus in the subfamily Copelatinae of the family Dytiscidae. It was described by Aubé in 1838. 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 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Miami 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Chevrolat's Dytiscid in Austin?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chevrolat's Dytiscid sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 50 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 514th 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 Chevrolat's Dytiscid in Austin?

April, June and September–October

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chevrolat's Dytiscid in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in May, July–August and November–March, the lowest months.

Is Austin the best place to see a Chevrolat's Dytiscid?

Yes

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Chevrolat's Dytiscid sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Chevrolat's Dytiscid sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Chevrolat's Dytiscid is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (50 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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