What are the chances of seeing a Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle in Edmonton?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle sighting in Edmonton on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 251st 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 Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle in Edmonton?
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle in Edmonton on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months.
Is Edmonton the best place to see a Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle sightings, Edmonton ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Denver (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Twelve-Spotted Tiger Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Edmonton (10 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.