What are the chances of seeing an Anthophora flavocincta in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophora flavocincta sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 546th most-seen of the 851 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 an Anthophora flavocincta in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthophora flavocincta in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see an Anthophora flavocincta?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Anthophora flavocincta sightings, Los Angeles ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Diego (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Anthophora flavocincta sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthophora flavocincta is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (22 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.