Reesa vespulae
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Reesa is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. The sole species is Reesa vespulae. This beetle is native to the Nearctic, but today it can be found nearly worldwide; it is easily introduced to new areas.
This beetle can be identified by two reddish bands on its elytra, black setae, and antennae tipped with clubs divided into four segments. Only female individuals have been observed; it is believed to be parthenogenetic. This species, like several other dermestids, is a museum pest. It feeds on dried animal products such as museum specimens. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Undertaker Carpet Beetle sighting in Kyiv on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 655th most-seen of the 753 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.
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Undertaker Carpet Beetle in Kyiv on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Undertaker Carpet Beetle sightings, Kyiv has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Edmonton (Canada, under 5%) and Seattle (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Dermestidae
The closest relatives of the Undertaker Carpet Beetle that you can see in Kyiv (family Dermestidae, Skin Beetles) are Dermestes laniarius (about 10%), Common Carpet Beetle (about 10%) and Anthrenus picturatus (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Undertaker Carpet Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Kyiv (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.
