Obscure Sap Beetle

Obscure Sap Beetle

Conotelus obscurus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Montreal

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

6 Verified sightings at Montreal
July Best month

About the Obscure Sap Beetle

Conotelus obscurus, the obscure sap beetle, is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. 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%
3 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing an Obscure Sap Beetle in Montreal?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Obscure Sap Beetle sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 749th 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 an Obscure Sap Beetle in Montreal?

Any time of year

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

Is Montreal the best place to see an Obscure Sap Beetle?

Yes

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Obscure Sap Beetle sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Obscure Sap Beetle sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Obscure Sap Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (6 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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