What are the chances of seeing an Ophiomyia maura in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ophiomyia maura sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 360th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Ophiomyia maura in Boston?
June to August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ophiomyia maura in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in September to May, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see an Ophiomyia maura?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Ophiomyia maura sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, under 5%).
Where does the Ophiomyia maura sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ophiomyia maura is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (33 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.