What are the chances of seeing a Ring-Horned Assassin Bug in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ring-Horned Assassin Bug sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1392nd 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 Ring-Horned Assassin Bug in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ring-Horned Assassin Bug in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Ring-Horned Assassin Bug?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Ring-Horned Assassin Bug sightings, Austin ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ring-Horned Assassin Bug live in Austin?
Same family: Reduviidae
The closest relatives of the Ring-Horned Assassin Bug 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 Ring-Horned Assassin Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ring-Horned Assassin Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (6 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.