What are the chances of seeing a Downy Long-Horned Beetle in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Downy Long-Horned Beetle sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 556th 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 Downy Long-Horned Beetle in Montreal?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Downy Long-Horned Beetle in Montreal on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Downy Long-Horned Beetle?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Downy Long-Horned Beetle sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Downy Long-Horned Beetle live in Montreal?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Downy Long-Horned Beetle that you can see in Montreal (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Red Milkweed Beetle (about 10%), Locust Borer (about 10%) and Banded Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Downy Long-Horned Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Downy Long-Horned Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (12 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.