What are the chances of seeing a Banded Graphisurus in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Graphisurus sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 967th most-seen of the 1200 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 Banded Graphisurus in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Graphisurus in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Banded Graphisurus?
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Banded Graphisurus sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Boston the best place to see a Banded Graphisurus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Banded Graphisurus sightings, Boston ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%), New York City (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Banded Graphisurus live in Boston?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Banded Graphisurus that you can see in Boston (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Locust Borer (about 20%), Red Milkweed Beetle (about 20%) and Banded Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Banded Graphisurus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Banded Graphisurus is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (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.