What are the chances of seeing an Achatia confusa in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Achatia confusa sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 493rd most-seen of the 1200 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 an Achatia confusa in Boston?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Achatia confusa in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see an Achatia confusa?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Achatia confusa sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Achatia confusa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Achatia confusa is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (20 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.