What are the chances of seeing a Spined Oak Borer in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spined Oak Borer 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.
When is the best time to see a Spined Oak Borer in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spined Oak Borer in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see a Spined Oak Borer?
7th of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Spined Oak Borer sightings, Boston ranks 7th at under 5%. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, about 10%), Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Spined Oak Borer live in Boston?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Spined Oak Borer 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 Spined Oak Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spined Oak Borer 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.