What are the chances of seeing a Tipula sayi in Baltimore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tipula sayi sighting in Baltimore on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 620th 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 Tipula sayi in Baltimore?
October
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tipula sayi in Baltimore on a given day, against under 5% in November to September, the lowest months.
Is Baltimore the best place to see a Tipula sayi?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Tipula sayi sightings, Baltimore ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Tipula sayi sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tipula sayi is recorded against all the insects logged in Baltimore (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.