Penthe obliquata
In 3 days ~10%
Penthe obliquata, also known as the oblique polypore fungus beetle, is a species of polypore fungus beetle in the family Tetratomidae. It is found in North America. This species is primarily dark-colored with a characteristic, brightly-orange scutellum which distinguishes it from the only other species of Penthe in North America: Penthe pimelia.
Penthe obliquata are found in North America, along the Eastern and Midwest regions of the United States and Canada. They range in size from 11–14 mm, and have a dark, rounded body but an orange scutellum. Penthe obliquata can be found under the loose bark of decaying and decomposing trees as well as in dry fungi. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, including mature hardwood forests, floodplain forests, swamps, pine forests. and other forested habitats. Known fungi hosts of this insect include Polyporus versicolor, Polyporus varius, Fomitopsis pinicola, and other fleshy and woody polypore fungi. Population levels of Penthe obliquata are thought to be secure, but large portions of the range do not have a status rank from NatureServe. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique Polypore Fungus Beetle sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 927th 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 an Oblique Polypore Fungus Beetle in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Oblique Polypore Fungus Beetle sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Oblique Polypore Fungus Beetle sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Same order: Coleoptera
The closest relatives of the Oblique Polypore Fungus Beetle that you can see in New York City (order Coleoptera, Beetles) are Asian Lady Beetle (about 30%), Oriental Beetle (about 10%) and Red Milkweed Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oblique Polypore Fungus Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (13 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.
