Platynus decentis
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Platynus decentis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Edmonton | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Proper Platynus Beetle sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 990th 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.
December
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Proper Platynus Beetle in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in January to November, the lowest months.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Proper Platynus Beetle sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Edmonton (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Proper Platynus Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (15 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.
