What are the chances of seeing a Drury's Long-Horned Bee in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Drury's Long-Horned Bee sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 669th 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 Drury's Long-Horned Bee in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Drury's Long-Horned Bee in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Drury's Long-Horned Bee?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Drury's Long-Horned Bee sightings, Chicago ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Drury's Long-Horned Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Drury's Long-Horned Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (9 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.