What are the chances of seeing a Golden-Legged Mydas Fly in Detroit?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-Legged Mydas Fly sighting in Detroit on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 236th most-seen of the 268 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 Golden-Legged Mydas Fly in Detroit?
July and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-Legged Mydas Fly in Detroit on a given day, against under 5% in August and October–June, the lowest months.
Is Detroit the best place to see a Golden-Legged Mydas Fly?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Golden-Legged Mydas Fly sightings, Detroit has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Golden-Legged Mydas Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Golden-Legged Mydas Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Detroit (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.