What are the chances of seeing a Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee 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 a Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee in Boston?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see a Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee sightings, Boston ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee 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.