Murky Ground Beetle

Murky Ground Beetle

Harpalus caliginosus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Dallas

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

13 Verified sightings at Dallas
October Best month

About the Murky Ground Beetle

Harpalus caliginosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. It's a known predator of Musca autumnalis larvae. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 San Antonio 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Murky Ground Beetle in Dallas?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Murky Ground Beetle sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1136th most-seen of the 1412 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 Murky Ground Beetle in Dallas?

Any time of year

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

Is Dallas the best place to see a Murky Ground Beetle?

Among the best

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Murky Ground Beetle sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Antonio (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Murky Ground Beetle sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Murky Ground Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (13 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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