What are the chances of seeing a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer in Austin?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 63 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 414th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer in Austin?
April–June and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer in Austin on a given day, against under 5% in July and September–March, the lowest months.
Is Austin the best place to see a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Southwestern Squash Vine Borer sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and San Antonio (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Southwestern Squash Vine Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Southwestern Squash Vine Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (63 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.