What are the chances of seeing a Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 421st 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 Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp in Baltimore?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months.
Is Baltimore the best place to see a Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp sightings, Baltimore has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Austin (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Smooth-Headed Mummy Wasp is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (9 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.