Trichiotinus affinis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Trichiotinus affinis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hairy Flower Scarab sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 888th 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 Hairy Flower Scarab in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hairy Flower Scarab sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Hairy Flower Scarab that you can see in Boston (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Oriental Beetle (about 20%), Japanese Beetle (about 20%) and Grapevine Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hairy Flower Scarab is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (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.
