What are the chances of seeing a Holcostethus abbreviatus in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holcostethus abbreviatus sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 777th most-seen of the 851 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Holcostethus abbreviatus in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holcostethus abbreviatus in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Holcostethus abbreviatus?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Holcostethus abbreviatus sightings, Los Angeles ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Portland (United States, under 5%), Calgary (Canada, under 5%) and Denver (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Holcostethus abbreviatus live in Los Angeles?
Same family: Pentatomidae
The closest relatives of the Holcostethus abbreviatus that you can see in Los Angeles (family Pentatomidae, Stink Bugs) are Harlequin Bug (about 10%), Pellaea stictica (about 10%) and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Holcostethus abbreviatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Holcostethus abbreviatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (5 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.