What are the chances of seeing a Texas Black Phanaeus in San Antonio?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Texas Black Phanaeus sighting in San Antonio on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 478th 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 Texas Black Phanaeus in San Antonio?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Texas Black Phanaeus in San Antonio on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Antonio the best place to see a Texas Black Phanaeus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Texas Black Phanaeus sightings, San Antonio ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Texas Black Phanaeus live in San Antonio?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Texas Black Phanaeus that you can see in San Antonio (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Dark Flower Scarab (about 10%), Kern's Flower Scarab (about 10%) and Common Green June Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Texas Black Phanaeus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Texas Black Phanaeus is recorded against all the insects logged in San Antonio (10 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.