What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Longhorn Beetle in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Longhorn Beetle sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1254th 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.
When is the best time to see a Spotted Longhorn Beetle in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Longhorn Beetle in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is New York City the best place to see a Spotted Longhorn Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Spotted Longhorn Beetle sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Spotted Longhorn Beetle live in New York City?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Spotted Longhorn Beetle 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 Spotted Longhorn Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spotted Longhorn Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (7 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.