What are the chances of seeing a Gray Goggle Eye in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gray Goggle Eye sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 637th 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 Gray Goggle Eye in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gray Goggle Eye in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Gray Goggle Eye?
Between 8 and 11 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Gray Goggle Eye sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Gray Goggle Eye?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Gray Goggle Eye sightings, Chicago has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Montreal (Canada, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Gray Goggle Eye sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Gray Goggle Eye is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (10 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.