What are the chances of seeing a Banded Snipe Fly in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Snipe Fly sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 888th 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 a Banded Snipe Fly in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Snipe Fly in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Banded Snipe Fly?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Banded Snipe Fly sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Boston the best place to see a Banded Snipe Fly?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Banded Snipe Fly sightings, Boston ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Banded Snipe Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Banded Snipe Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (7 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.