What are the chances of seeing a Banded Graphisurus in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Graphisurus sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 828th most-seen of the 1689 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 Banded Graphisurus in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Graphisurus in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Banded Graphisurus?
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Banded Graphisurus sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Banded Graphisurus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Banded Graphisurus sightings, Toronto ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Banded Graphisurus live in Toronto?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Banded Graphisurus that you can see in Toronto (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Red Milkweed Beetle (about 10%), Locust Borer (about 10%) and Banded Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Banded Graphisurus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Banded Graphisurus is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (16 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.