What are the chances of seeing a Cerceris insolita in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cerceris insolita sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 814th most-seen of the 978 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Cerceris insolita in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cerceris insolita in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Cerceris insolita?
7th of 7
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Cerceris insolita sightings, Chicago ranks 7th at under 5%. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, about 10%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Cerceris insolita sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cerceris insolita is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (6 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.