Xylobiops texanus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Xylobiops texanus is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Texas Brown-Shouldered Bostrichid sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 982nd 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 Texas Brown-Shouldered Bostrichid in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Texas Brown-Shouldered Bostrichid sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Texas Brown-Shouldered Bostrichid 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.
