Cobweb Beetle

Cobweb Beetle

Ctesias serra

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at London

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

9 Verified sightings at London
April Best month

About the Cobweb Beetle

Ctesias serra, commonly known as the cobweb beetle, is a species of beetle native to England in the family Dermestidae. The common name relates to the larva's habit of taking trapped insects from spiderwebs. The preferred habitat is beneath old thick bark. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Paris 🇫🇷 France
<5%
2 London 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Cobweb Beetle in London?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cobweb Beetle sighting in London on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1109th most-seen of the 1504 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 Cobweb Beetle in London?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cobweb Beetle in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is London the best place to see a Cobweb Beetle?

Among the best

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Cobweb Beetle sightings, London ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Paris (France, under 5%).

Where does the Cobweb Beetle sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Cobweb Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in London (9 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.

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