Brochymena affinis
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Vancouver

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

9 Verified sightings at Vancouver
April Best month

About the Brochymena affinis

Brochymena affinis is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Seattle 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Portland 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Vancouver 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Brochymena affinis in Vancouver?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brochymena affinis sighting in Vancouver on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 328th most-seen of the 482 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 Brochymena affinis in Vancouver?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brochymena affinis in Vancouver on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Vancouver the best place to see a Brochymena affinis?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Brochymena affinis sightings, Vancouver ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Seattle (United States, under 5%) and Portland (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Brochymena affinis live in Vancouver?

Same family: Pentatomidae

The closest relatives of the Brochymena affinis that you can see in Vancouver (family Pentatomidae, Stink Bugs) are Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (about 20%) and Green Burgundy Stink Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Brochymena affinis sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Brochymena affinis is recorded against all the insects logged in Vancouver (9 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.

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