What are the chances of seeing an Ectemnius maculosus in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ectemnius maculosus sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 738th 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 Ectemnius maculosus in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ectemnius maculosus in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see an Ectemnius maculosus?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ectemnius maculosus 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 an Ectemnius maculosus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Ectemnius maculosus sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Ectemnius maculosus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ectemnius maculosus is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (10 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.