What are the chances of seeing an Oncerotrachelus pallidus in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oncerotrachelus pallidus sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1316th 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 an Oncerotrachelus pallidus in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oncerotrachelus pallidus in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Where else can you see an Oncerotrachelus pallidus?
Only Austin, in our data
Austin is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Oncerotrachelus pallidus sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Which relatives of the Oncerotrachelus pallidus live in Austin?
Same family: Reduviidae
The closest relatives of the Oncerotrachelus pallidus that you can see in Austin (family Reduviidae, Assassin Bugs) are North American Wheel Bug (about 10%), Leafhopper Assassin Bug (about 10%) and Milkweed Assassin Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Oncerotrachelus pallidus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oncerotrachelus pallidus 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.