What are the chances of seeing a Rhynchomitra microrhina in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhynchomitra microrhina sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 334th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Rhynchomitra microrhina in Baltimore?
August and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rhynchomitra microrhina in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in October to July, the lowest months.
Is Baltimore the best place to see a Rhynchomitra microrhina?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Rhynchomitra microrhina sightings, Baltimore has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Rhynchomitra microrhina live in Baltimore?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Rhynchomitra microrhina that you can see in Baltimore (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Spotted Lanternfly (about 40%), Large Milkweed Bug (about 20%) and Eastern Boxelder Bug (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rhynchomitra microrhina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rhynchomitra microrhina is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (13 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.