Banded Graphisurus

Banded Graphisurus

Graphisurus fasciatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at New York City

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

28 Verified sightings at New York City
18 In all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted

About the Banded Graphisurus

Graphisurus fasciatus is a species of longhorn beetles of the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Degeer in 1775, and is known from eastern North America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Shenandoah National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
2 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
4 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
5 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Banded Graphisurus in New York City?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Graphisurus sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 543rd most-seen of the 1623 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 Banded Graphisurus in New York City?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Graphisurus in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

What time of day is best to see a Banded Graphisurus?

Between 9 pm and midnight

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Banded Graphisurus sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.

Is New York City the best place to see a Banded Graphisurus?

Among the best

Of the 5 cities where we can rate Banded Graphisurus sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Banded Graphisurus live in New York City?

Same family: Cerambycidae

The closest relatives of the Banded Graphisurus that you can see in New York City (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Red Milkweed Beetle (about 10%) and Locust Borer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Banded Graphisurus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Banded Graphisurus is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (28 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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