What are the chances of seeing an Abia americana in Edmonton?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Abia americana sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 295th most-seen of the 390 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 an Abia americana in Edmonton?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Abia americana in Edmonton on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Edmonton the best place to see an Abia americana?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Abia americana sightings, Edmonton has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Francisco (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Abia americana live in Edmonton?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Abia americana that you can see in Edmonton (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Red-Belted Bumble Bee (about 20%), Perplexing Bumble Bee (about 20%) and Tricolored Bumble Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Abia americana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Abia americana is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (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.