What are the chances of seeing a Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 565th 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 Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly in Boston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly in Boston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Boston the best place to see a Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly?
Yes
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%) and Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (16 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.