Incisitermes minor
In 3 days ~30% in a week ~60%
Incisitermes minor is a species of termite in the family Kalotermitidae known commonly as the western drywood termite. It is native to western North America, including the western United States and northern Mexico. It has been found in many other parts of the United States, all the way to the East Coast. It has been reported from Toronto. It has been introduced to Hawaii. It has been noted in China and it is not uncommon in Japan. This is an economically important pest of wooden structures, including houses. In California and Arizona alone its economic impact is estimated to be about $250 million per year.
Within a single colony there are three types of termites, the alates, soldier, and worker. This eusocial species is a dark brown color and has an orange head. The colonies are most active during the spring and summer, preferring to be active in higher temperatures.
There are three types of termites within the colony: the alate (swarmer), the soldier and the worker. Alates have an orange-brown head and pronotum, an 11–12.5 mm long, dark brown abdomen. This is the only caste that leaves the colony, which happens when they seek a mate. If they are successful, they will... Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Tijuana | 🇲🇽 México | |
| 2 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | San Francisco | 🇺🇸 United States |
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Western Drywood Termite sighting in Tijuana on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 35th most-seen of the 43 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
October
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Western Drywood Termite in Tijuana on a given day, against under 5% in November to August, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Western Drywood Termite sightings, Tijuana has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come San Diego (United States, about 10%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Same order: Blattodea
The closest relatives of the Western Drywood Termite that you can see in Tijuana (order Blattodea, Cockroaches and Termites) are American Cockroach (about 20%), German Cockroach (about 10%) and Oriental Cockroach (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Western Drywood Termite is recorded against all the insects logged in Tijuana (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.
