What are the chances of seeing a New House Borer in Portland?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a New House Borer sighting in Portland on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 402nd most-seen of the 507 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 New House Borer in Portland?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a New House Borer in Portland on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Portland the best place to see a New House Borer?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate New House Borer sightings, Portland has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Seattle (United States, under 5%) and San Francisco (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the New House Borer live in Portland?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the New House Borer that you can see in Portland (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Banded Alder Borer (about 10%), Xestoleptura crassipes (about 10%) and Locust Borer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the New House Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the New House Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in Portland (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.