Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Montreal

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

8 Verified sightings at Montreal
August Best month

About the Cerceris atramontensis

Cerceris atramontensis is a species of wasp in the family Philanthidae. It is found in North America. 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 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Cerceris atramontensis in Montreal?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cerceris atramontensis sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 634th 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.

When is the best time to see a Cerceris atramontensis in Montreal?

Any time of year

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

Is Montreal the best place to see a Cerceris atramontensis?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Cerceris atramontensis sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Cerceris atramontensis live in Montreal?

Same family: Crabronidae

The closest relatives of the Cerceris atramontensis that you can see in Montreal (family Crabronidae, Square-headed Wasps, Sand Wasps, and Allies) are Four-Banded Stink Bug Wasp (about 10%) and Hump-Backed Beewolf (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Cerceris atramontensis sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Cerceris atramontensis is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (8 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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