What are the chances of seeing a Red-Horned Darkling Beetle in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Horned Darkling Beetle sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 745th 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 Red-Horned Darkling Beetle in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Horned Darkling Beetle in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Red-Horned Darkling Beetle?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Red-Horned Darkling Beetle sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Red-Horned Darkling Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Horned Darkling Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (23 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.