Paracotalpa ursina
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Paracotalpa ursina, also known as the little-bear scarab beetle or simply little bear, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae. It is found in the western United States and Mexico. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Little Bear sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 343rd 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Little Bear in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Little Bear sightings, Los Angeles has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Diego (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Little Bear is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (28 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.
