What are the chances of seeing an Eastern Miner Bee in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eastern Miner Bee sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 7 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 an Eastern Miner Bee in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eastern Miner Bee in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see an Eastern Miner Bee?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Eastern Miner Bee sightings, Chicago ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Eastern Miner Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eastern Miner Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (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.