What are the chances of seeing a Gaurotes cyanipennis in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gaurotes cyanipennis sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 412th 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 Gaurotes cyanipennis in Montreal?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gaurotes cyanipennis in Montreal on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Gaurotes cyanipennis?
Between 9 am and noon
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Gaurotes cyanipennis sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Gaurotes cyanipennis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Gaurotes cyanipennis sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Gaurotes cyanipennis live in Montreal?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Gaurotes cyanipennis 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 Gaurotes cyanipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Gaurotes cyanipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (19 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.