Paropsisterna m-fuscum
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Paropsisterna m-fuscum is a beetle commonly called a leaf beetle in the subfamily Chrysomelinae, and native to Australia. This insect can become very prolific and is a serious pest species in the forestry industry. This beetle is an invasive species and a problem on Blue Gum in California, USA. The beetles are pale, with variable brown markings on the elytra and pronotum and sometimes with bright flaring at the base of the elytra. The larvae are pale green like the leaves they eat. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Sacramento | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | San Francisco | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 145 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 148th most-seen of the 851 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.
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle in Los Angeles on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months. That is one of Los Angeles's driest months, with almost no rain against 75 mm in February.
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle sightings, Los Angeles has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sacramento (United States, under 5%) and San Francisco (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (145 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.
