What are the chances of seeing a Ribbed Phyllophaga in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ribbed Phyllophaga sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 441st 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 Ribbed Phyllophaga in Dallas?
February and April–June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ribbed Phyllophaga in Dallas on a given day, against under 5% in March and July–January, the lowest months.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Ribbed Phyllophaga?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ribbed Phyllophaga sightings, Dallas has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ribbed Phyllophaga live in Dallas?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Ribbed Phyllophaga that you can see in Dallas (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Common Green June Beetle (about 10%), Gazelle Scarab (about 10%) and Kern's Flower Scarab (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Ribbed Phyllophaga sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ribbed Phyllophaga is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (41 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.