Harpalus caliginosus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Harpalus caliginosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. It's a known predator of Musca autumnalis larvae. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | San Antonio | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Murky Ground Beetle sighting in San Antonio on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 581st 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Murky Ground Beetle in San Antonio on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Murky Ground Beetle sightings, San Antonio has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Carabidae
The closest relatives of the Murky Ground Beetle that you can see in San Antonio (family Carabidae, Ground Beetles) are Fiery Searcher (about 10%), Wrinkle-Winged Calosoma (about 10%) and California Warrior Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Murky Ground Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in San Antonio (6 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.
