What are the chances of seeing a Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee 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 Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see a Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee live in Boston?
Same family: Apidae
The closest relatives of the Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee that you can see in Boston (family Apidae, Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, and Allies) are Common Eastern Bumble Bee (about 50%), Brown-Belted Bumble Bee (about 30%) and Eastern Carpenter Bee (about 30%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Black-And-Yellow Nomad Bee 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.