Gulf Wireworm

Gulf Wireworm

Heteroderes amplicollis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Miami

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

22 Verified sightings at Miami
August Best month

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 Orlando 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Miami 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 San Diego 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Gulf Wireworm in Miami?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gulf Wireworm sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 331st most-seen of the 826 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 Gulf Wireworm in Miami?

August

In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gulf Wireworm in Miami on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months. That is one of Miami's wettest months, with about 180 mm of rain against 45 mm in January.

Is Miami the best place to see a Gulf Wireworm?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Gulf Wireworm sightings, Miami ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Orlando (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Gulf Wireworm sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Gulf Wireworm is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (22 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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