Reesa vespulae
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Reesa is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. The sole species is Reesa vespulae. This beetle is native to the Nearctic, but today it can be found nearly worldwide; it is easily introduced to new areas.
This beetle can be identified by two reddish bands on its elytra, black setae, and antennae tipped with clubs divided into four segments. Only female individuals have been observed; it is believed to be parthenogenetic. This species, like several other dermestids, is a museum pest. It feeds on dried animal products such as museum specimens. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Undertaker Carpet Beetle sighting in Seattle on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 380th most-seen of the 428 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 an Undertaker Carpet Beetle in Seattle on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Undertaker Carpet Beetle sightings, Seattle ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%) and Edmonton (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Undertaker Carpet Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Seattle (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.
