Holcostethus abbreviatus

Holcostethus abbreviatus

Holcostethus abbreviatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Calgary

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

5 Verified sightings at Calgary
September Best month

About the Holcostethus abbreviatus

Holcostethus abbreviatus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in Central America and North America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Portland 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Calgary 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
3 Denver 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Los Angeles 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Holcostethus abbreviatus in Calgary?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holcostethus abbreviatus sighting in Calgary on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 233rd most-seen of the 256 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 Holcostethus abbreviatus in Calgary?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holcostethus abbreviatus in Calgary on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Calgary the best place to see a Holcostethus abbreviatus?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Holcostethus abbreviatus sightings, Calgary ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Portland (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Holcostethus abbreviatus live in Calgary?

Same family: Pentatomidae

The closest relatives of the Holcostethus abbreviatus that you can see in Calgary (family Pentatomidae, Stink Bugs) are Green Burgundy Stink Bug (about 10%) and Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Holcostethus abbreviatus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Holcostethus abbreviatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Calgary (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.

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