What are the chances of seeing a Northeastern Hammertail in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northeastern Hammertail sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1213th most-seen of the 1412 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 Northeastern Hammertail in Dallas?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northeastern Hammertail in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Northeastern Hammertail?
10th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Northeastern Hammertail sightings, Dallas ranks 10th 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%).
Which relatives of the Northeastern Hammertail live in Dallas?
Same family: Asilidae
The closest relatives of the Northeastern Hammertail that you can see in Dallas (family Asilidae, Robber Flies) are Golden-Tailed Beebandit (about 10%) and Maroon-Legged Lion Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
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 Dallas (6 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.