What are the chances of seeing a Slender-Faced Masked Bee in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Slender-Faced Masked Bee sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 706th 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 Slender-Faced Masked Bee in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Slender-Faced Masked Bee in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Slender-Faced Masked Bee?
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Slender-Faced Masked Bee sightings, Chicago ranks 7th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Sacramento (United States, under 5%), Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Slender-Faced Masked Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Slender-Faced Masked Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (8 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.