What are the chances of seeing a Ponana puncticollis in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ponana puncticollis sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 546th most-seen of the 705 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 Ponana puncticollis in Baltimore?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ponana puncticollis in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Ponana puncticollis?
Between 3 and 6 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ponana puncticollis sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is most active around dawn and dusk.
Is Baltimore the best place to see a Ponana puncticollis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Ponana puncticollis sightings, Baltimore has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Houston (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Ponana puncticollis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ponana puncticollis is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (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.