What are the chances of seeing an Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1063rd 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 Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see an Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Monterrey (México, under 5%).
Where does the Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eastern Red-Bellied Tiger Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (5 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.