What are the chances of seeing a Northeastern Hammertail in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northeastern Hammertail sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 77 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 190th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Northeastern Hammertail in Chicago?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Northeastern Hammertail in Chicago on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Northeastern Hammertail?
5th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Northeastern Hammertail sightings, Chicago ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Boston (United States, about 10%), Detroit (United States, about 10%) and New York City (United States, about 10%).
Where does the Northeastern Hammertail sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Northeastern Hammertail is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (77 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.