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Cupes capitata
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Cupes capitatus is a species of beetle described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801. It is the only living species in the genus Cupes within the family Cupedidae. It is found in North America, in the United States from Georgia to Maine and in Canada in Ontario. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cupes capitata sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1063rd 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cupes capitata in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Cupes capitata sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cupes capitata is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (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.
