What are the chances of seeing a Beige Longhorned Beetle in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beige Longhorned Beetle sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 486th 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 a Beige Longhorned Beetle in Baltimore?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Beige Longhorned Beetle in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Baltimore the best place to see a Beige Longhorned Beetle?
3rd of 6
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Beige Longhorned Beetle sightings, Baltimore ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Beige Longhorned Beetle live in Baltimore?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Beige Longhorned Beetle 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 Beige Longhorned Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Beige Longhorned Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (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.