What are the chances of seeing a Mallow Leaf Miner in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mallow Leaf Miner 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 Mallow Leaf Miner in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mallow Leaf Miner in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Mallow Leaf Miner?
Among the best
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Mallow Leaf Miner sightings, Chicago ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in New York City (United States, under 5%), San Antonio (United States, under 5%) and Miami (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Mallow Leaf Miner sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Mallow Leaf Miner 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.