What are the chances of seeing a Maple Zale Moth in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maple Zale Moth sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 7 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 Maple Zale Moth in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maple Zale Moth in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Maple Zale Moth?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Maple Zale Moth sightings, Chicago ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Austin (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Maple Zale Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Maple Zale Moth 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.