Rhantus sericans
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Rhantus sericans is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhantus sericans sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 8 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.
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rhantus sericans in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Rhantus sericans sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Calgary (Canada, under 5%).
Same order: Coleoptera
The closest relatives of the Rhantus sericans that you can see in Edmonton (order Coleoptera, Beetles) are Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle (about 30%), Two-Spotted Lady Beetle (about 20%) and Scarlet Malachite Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rhantus sericans is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (8 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.
