What are the chances of seeing a Hairy Borer in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hairy Borer sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 418th 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 a Hairy Borer in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hairy Borer in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Hairy Borer?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hairy Borer sightings, Los Angeles has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come San Diego (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Hairy Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hairy Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (19 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.