What are the chances of seeing a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer in Dallas?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 50 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 358th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer in Dallas?
May to August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer in Dallas on a given day, against under 5% in September to April, the lowest months.
Is Dallas the best place to see a Southwestern Squash Vine Borer?
2nd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Southwestern Squash Vine Borer sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Austin (United States, about 10%).
Where does the Southwestern Squash Vine Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Southwestern Squash Vine Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (50 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.