What are the chances of seeing a Single-Lined Emerald in Calgary?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Single-Lined Emerald sighting in Calgary on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 182nd most-seen of the 256 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 Single-Lined Emerald in Calgary?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Single-Lined Emerald in Calgary on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
Is Calgary the best place to see a Single-Lined Emerald?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Single-Lined Emerald sightings, Calgary ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Edmonton (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Single-Lined Emerald sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Single-Lined Emerald is recorded against all the insects logged in Calgary (8 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.