What are the chances of seeing a Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1307th most-seen of the 1412 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 Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge in Dallas?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge live in Dallas?
Same family: Cecidomyiidae
The closest relatives of the Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge that you can see in Dallas (family Cecidomyiidae, Gall and Forest Midges) are Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge (about 10%) and Oak Leaf Gall Midge (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (5 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.