What are the chances of seeing a Sutured Longhorn Beetle in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sutured Longhorn Beetle sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 669th most-seen of the 978 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 Sutured Longhorn Beetle in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sutured Longhorn Beetle in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Sutured Longhorn Beetle?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Sutured Longhorn Beetle sightings, Chicago ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Denver (United States, about 10%), Calgary (Canada, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Sutured Longhorn Beetle live in Chicago?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Sutured Longhorn Beetle that you can see in Chicago (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Red Milkweed Beetle (about 20%) and Locust Borer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Sutured Longhorn Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sutured Longhorn Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (9 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.