What are the chances of seeing a Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1503rd 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle sightings, Austin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle live in Austin?
Same family: Carabidae
The closest relatives of the Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle that you can see in Austin (family Carabidae, Ground Beetles) are Fiery Searcher (about 10%) and Notiobia terminata (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Loamy-Ground Tiger Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (7 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.