Groove-Sided Bostrichid

Groove-Sided Bostrichid

Melalgus plicatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Austin

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

49 Verified sightings at Austin
March Best month

About the Groove-Sided Bostrichid

Melalgus plicatus is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America. 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 San Antonio 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Groove-Sided Bostrichid in Austin?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Groove-Sided Bostrichid sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 49 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 Groove-Sided Bostrichid in Austin?

March and April

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Groove-Sided Bostrichid in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in May to February, the lowest months.

Is Austin the best place to see a Groove-Sided Bostrichid?

Yes

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Groove-Sided Bostrichid sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and San Antonio (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Groove-Sided Bostrichid sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Groove-Sided Bostrichid is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (49 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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