What are the chances of seeing a Four-Humped Stink Bug in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Four-Humped Stink Bug sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 559th most-seen of the 1807 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 Four-Humped Stink Bug in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Four-Humped Stink Bug in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Four-Humped Stink Bug?
3rd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Four-Humped Stink Bug sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Montreal (Canada, about 10%) and Baltimore (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Four-Humped Stink Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Four-Humped Stink Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (37 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.