Boneset Stem Midge

Boneset Stem Midge

Neolasioptera perfoliata

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chicago

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

8 Verified sightings at Chicago
September Best month

About the Boneset Stem Midge

Neolasioptera perfoliata is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Boneset Stem Midge in Chicago?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Boneset Stem Midge sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 706th most-seen of the 978 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 Boneset Stem Midge in Chicago?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Boneset Stem Midge in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Chicago the best place to see a Boneset Stem Midge?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Boneset Stem Midge sightings, Chicago has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Boneset Stem Midge sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Boneset Stem Midge is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (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.

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