Groove-Sided Bostrichid

Groove-Sided Bostrichid

Melalgus plicatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at San Antonio

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

5 Verified sightings at San Antonio
March Best month

About the Groove-Sided Bostrichid

Melalgus plicatus is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 San Antonio 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Groove-Sided Bostrichid in San Antonio?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Groove-Sided Bostrichid sighting in San Antonio on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 625th most-seen of the 697 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 Groove-Sided Bostrichid in San Antonio?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Groove-Sided Bostrichid in San Antonio on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is San Antonio the best place to see a Groove-Sided Bostrichid?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Groove-Sided Bostrichid sightings, San Antonio ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Groove-Sided Bostrichid sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Groove-Sided Bostrichid is recorded against all the insects logged in San Antonio (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.

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