Epicauta fabricii
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Epicauta fabricii, the ashgray blister beetle, is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae. It is found in North America. The adults feed on the foliage of honeylocusts, black locusts, and legumes like alfalfa, and the larvae feed on grasshopper eggs. Adults have been directly observed feeding on sweet clover, wild indigo, soybean, and locoweed. as well as okra, green bell pepper, and jalapeño foliage. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ashgray Blister Beetle sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 694th most-seen of the 926 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 an Ashgray Blister Beetle in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ashgray Blister Beetle sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ashgray Blister Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (7 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.
