What are the chances of seeing a Metallus rohweri in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Metallus rohweri sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 12 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 a Metallus rohweri in Boston?
October
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Metallus rohweri in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in November to September, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see a Metallus rohweri?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Metallus rohweri sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Metallus rohweri sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Metallus rohweri is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (12 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.