Paracotalpa ursina
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Paracotalpa ursina, also known as the little-bear scarab beetle or simply little bear, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae. It is found in the western United States and Mexico. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Little Bear sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 420th most-seen of the 693 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 Little Bear in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Little Bear sightings, San Diego ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Little Bear that you can see in San Diego (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Figeater Beetle (about 20%) and Ten-Lined June Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Little Bear is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (12 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.
