What are the chances of seeing an Anacrabro ocellatus in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anacrabro ocellatus sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 583rd 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 Anacrabro ocellatus in Boston?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anacrabro ocellatus in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see an Anacrabro ocellatus?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Anacrabro ocellatus sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Anacrabro ocellatus live in Boston?
Same family: Crabronidae
The closest relatives of the Anacrabro ocellatus that you can see in Boston (family Crabronidae, Square-headed Wasps, Sand Wasps, and Allies) are Hump-Backed Beewolf (about 10%), Four-Banded Stink Bug Wasp (about 10%) and Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Anacrabro ocellatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anacrabro ocellatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (15 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.