What are the chances of seeing a Symplecta cana in Chicago?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Symplecta cana sighting in Chicago on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 637th 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 Symplecta cana in Chicago?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Symplecta cana in Chicago on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Chicago the best place to see a Symplecta cana?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Symplecta cana sightings, Chicago ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Symplecta cana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Symplecta cana is recorded against all the insects logged in Chicago (10 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.