Crusted Root Weevil

Crusted Root Weevil

Romualdius scaber

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Saint Petersburg

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

8 Verified sightings at Saint Petersburg
April Best month

About the Crusted Root Weevil

Romualdius scaber, known generally as the crusted root weevil or crusted grass weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in Europe and North America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Calgary 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
2 Seattle 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Saint Petersburg 🇷🇺 Russia
<5%
4 Vancouver 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Crusted Root Weevil in Saint Petersburg?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crusted Root Weevil sighting in Saint Petersburg on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 332nd most-seen of the 448 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 Crusted Root Weevil in Saint Petersburg?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Crusted Root Weevil in Saint Petersburg on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Saint Petersburg the best place to see a Crusted Root Weevil?

Among the best

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Crusted Root Weevil sightings, Saint Petersburg ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Calgary (Canada, under 5%) and Seattle (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Crusted Root Weevil live in Saint Petersburg?

Same family: Curculionidae

The closest relatives of the Crusted Root Weevil that you can see in Saint Petersburg (family Curculionidae, True Weevils) are Nettle Weevil (about 10%), Strawberry Root Weevil (about 10%) and Black Vine Weevil (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Crusted Root Weevil sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Crusted Root Weevil is recorded against all the insects logged in Saint Petersburg (8 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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