Platynus decentis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Platynus decentis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Edmonton | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Proper Platynus Beetle sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 295th most-seen of the 390 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Proper Platynus Beetle in Edmonton on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Proper Platynus Beetle sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Carabidae
The closest relatives of the Proper Platynus Beetle that you can see in Edmonton (family Carabidae, Ground Beetles) are Bronze Ground Beetle (about 10%), Granulated Ground Beetle (about 10%) and Rain Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Proper Platynus Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (6 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.
