What are the chances of seeing a Horrid Zale Moth in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Horrid Zale Moth sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 967th 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 Horrid Zale Moth in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Horrid Zale Moth in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see a Horrid Zale Moth?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Horrid Zale Moth sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Horrid Zale Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Horrid Zale Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (6 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.