What are the chances of seeing a Sphragisticus nebulosus in Edmonton?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sphragisticus nebulosus sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 336th 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 a Sphragisticus nebulosus in Edmonton?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sphragisticus nebulosus in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is Edmonton the best place to see a Sphragisticus nebulosus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Sphragisticus nebulosus sightings, Edmonton ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Warsaw (Poland, under 5%) and Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Sphragisticus nebulosus live in Edmonton?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Sphragisticus nebulosus that you can see in Edmonton (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Eastern Boxelder Bug (about 10%), Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug (about 10%) and Green Burgundy Stink Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Sphragisticus nebulosus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sphragisticus nebulosus is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (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.