What are the chances of seeing a Trichocera bimacula in Boston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Trichocera bimacula sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 888th 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 Trichocera bimacula in Boston?
November
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Trichocera bimacula in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in December to October, the lowest months.
Is Boston the best place to see a Trichocera bimacula?
Yes
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Trichocera bimacula sightings, Boston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Trichocera bimacula live in Boston?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Trichocera bimacula that you can see in Boston (order Diptera, Flies) are Margined Calligrapher (about 20%), Eastern Calligrapher (about 20%) and Transverse-Banded Flower Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Trichocera bimacula sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Trichocera bimacula is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (7 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.