What are the chances of seeing a Scolia guttata in Houston?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia guttata sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 905th most-seen of the 1057 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Scolia guttata in Houston?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia guttata in Houston on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Houston the best place to see a Scolia guttata?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Scolia guttata sightings, Houston ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Guadalajara (México, under 5%) and Monterrey (México, under 5%).
Where does the Scolia guttata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scolia guttata is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (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.