What are the chances of seeing a Plateau Spreadwing in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plateau Spreadwing sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1070th 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 Plateau Spreadwing in Dallas?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plateau Spreadwing in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Plateau Spreadwing?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Plateau Spreadwing sightings, Dallas ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Austin (United States, under 5%), Guadalajara (México, under 5%) and Mexico City (México, under 5%).
Where does the Plateau Spreadwing sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Plateau Spreadwing is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (9 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.