Cryptocephalus leucomelas
In 3 days ~10%
Cryptocephalus leucomelas is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America (the United States and Canada). It measures 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) in length. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Austin | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1492nd most-seen of the 1623 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus sightings, New York City ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%), Austin (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Chrysomelidae
The closest relatives of the Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus that you can see in New York City (family Chrysomelidae, Leaf Beetles) are Spotted Cucumber Beetle (about 10%) and Lily Leaf Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bi-Blotched Cryptocephalus is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (5 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.
