What are the chances of seeing a LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 751st 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 LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle sightings, Chicago ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Montreal (Canada, under 5%), Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the LeConte's Seedcorn Beetle 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.