Calopteron discrepans
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Calopteron discrepans, the banded net-winged beetle, is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. It is found in North America. The banded net-winged beetle, Calopteron discrepans (Newman), is distributed across the eastern United States, ranging from New England south to Florida and west to Oklahoma and Kansas. Recently, some banded net-winged beetles have been found as far north as Manitoba and Quebec, extending the area of their geographical range.
Calopteron beetles exhibit subtle variations in appearance, with three distinct species identified in North America and Northern Mexico. Among these species, Calopteron discrepans and Calopteron reticulatum are notably similar in their external morphology. Their appearance is nearly identical and characterized by a degree of variability, making differentiation between the two species challenging. However, subtle distinctions can be observed primarily based on the coloration of the metasternum and the second antennal segment, providing key features necessary for species identification.
These beetles typically range in length from approximately 10 to... Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge | 🇺🇸 United States |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis [Saint Paul] | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Net-Winged Beetle sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 603rd most-seen of the 672 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 Banded Net-Winged Beetle in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Banded Net-Winged Beetle sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Banded Net-Winged Beetle sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Same order: Coleoptera
The closest relatives of the Banded Net-Winged Beetle that you can see in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (order Coleoptera, Beetles) are Asian Lady Beetle (about 30%), Goldenrod Soldier Beetle (about 20%) and Red Milkweed Beetle (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Banded Net-Winged Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (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.
