Ectemnius maculosus
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Minneapolis [Saint Paul]

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

5 Verified sightings at Minneapolis [Saint Paul]
September Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted

About the Ectemnius maculosus

Ectemnius maculosus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae. Its native range comprises much of the eastern United States, as well as southeasternmost Canada. It may also be adventive elsewhere, with some reports from outside the native range in North America, Europe, and northern Asia. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Minneapolis [Saint Paul] 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing an Ectemnius maculosus in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ectemnius maculosus 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.

When is the best time to see an Ectemnius maculosus in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ectemnius maculosus in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

What time of day is best to see an Ectemnius maculosus?

Between 10 am and 1 pm

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ectemnius maculosus sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.

Is Minneapolis [Saint Paul] the best place to see an Ectemnius maculosus?

Among the best

Of the 5 cities where we can rate Ectemnius maculosus sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Ectemnius maculosus live in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?

Same family: Crabronidae

The closest relatives of the Ectemnius maculosus that you can see in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (family Crabronidae, Square-headed Wasps, Sand Wasps, and Allies) are Hump-Backed Beewolf (about 10%), Four-Banded Stink Bug Wasp (about 10%) and Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Ectemnius maculosus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Ectemnius maculosus 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.

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