Selenophorus fatuus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Selenophorus fatuus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Selenophorus fatuus sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1057th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Selenophorus fatuus in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Selenophorus fatuus sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Carabidae
The closest relatives of the Selenophorus fatuus 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.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Selenophorus fatuus is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (14 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.
