Poecilanthrax arethusa
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Poecilanthrax arethusa is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. It is found in the southwestern United States, from Nebraska and Texas west to California. It is also found in much of Mexico, and in Central America south to Panama. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Poecilanthrax arethusa sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 321st most-seen of the 851 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Poecilanthrax arethusa in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Poecilanthrax arethusa 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%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Poecilanthrax arethusa is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (32 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.
