What are the chances of seeing a Rasahus biguttatus in Houston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rasahus biguttatus sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 73 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 216th most-seen of the 1057 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Rasahus biguttatus in Houston?
July to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rasahus biguttatus in Houston on a given day, against under 5% in November to June, the lowest months.
Is Houston the best place to see a Rasahus biguttatus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Rasahus biguttatus sightings, Houston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Austin (United States, under 5%) and San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Rasahus biguttatus live in Houston?
Same family: Reduviidae
The closest relatives of the Rasahus biguttatus that you can see in Houston (family Reduviidae, Assassin Bugs) are North American Wheel Bug (about 10%) and Milkweed Assassin Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rasahus biguttatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rasahus biguttatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (73 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.