What are the chances of seeing a Green Soldier Fly in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green Soldier Fly sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1392nd most-seen of the 1624 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 Green Soldier Fly in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green Soldier Fly in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Green Soldier Fly?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Green Soldier Fly sightings, Austin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Green Soldier Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Green Soldier Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (6 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.