What are the chances of seeing an Anelaphus pumilus in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anelaphus pumilus sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 620th most-seen of the 705 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 Anelaphus pumilus in Baltimore?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anelaphus pumilus in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is Baltimore the best place to see an Anelaphus pumilus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Anelaphus pumilus sightings, Baltimore ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Anelaphus pumilus live in Baltimore?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Anelaphus pumilus that you can see in Baltimore (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Red Milkweed Beetle (about 10%), Spined Oak Borer (about 10%) and Locust Borer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Anelaphus pumilus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anelaphus pumilus is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (5 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.