What are the chances of seeing a Decaying Darkling Beetle in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Decaying Darkling Beetle sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1649th most-seen of the 1807 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Decaying Darkling Beetle in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Decaying Darkling Beetle in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Decaying Darkling Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Decaying Darkling Beetle sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Decaying Darkling Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Decaying Darkling Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (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.