Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus

Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus

Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Los Angeles

In 3 days ~10%

18 Verified sightings at Los Angeles
June Best month

About the Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus

Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae. It is found in the continental United States, Mexico, and has also been recorded in Canada. 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 Los Angeles 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 San Francisco 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus in Los Angeles?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 433rd 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 Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus in Los Angeles?

Any time of year

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

Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus sightings, Los Angeles has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Francisco (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Melanopleurus pyrrhopterus is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (18 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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