What are the chances of seeing a Merosargus caeruleifrons in Austin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Merosargus caeruleifrons sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1503rd 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 Merosargus caeruleifrons in Austin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Merosargus caeruleifrons in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Austin the best place to see a Merosargus caeruleifrons?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Merosargus caeruleifrons sightings, Austin ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, under 5%), Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Merosargus caeruleifrons sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Merosargus caeruleifrons is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (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.