What are the chances of seeing a Speckled Dun in Los Angeles?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Speckled Dun sighting in Los Angeles on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 597th 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 Speckled Dun in Los Angeles?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Speckled Dun in Los Angeles on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Los Angeles the best place to see a Speckled Dun?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Speckled Dun sightings, Los Angeles ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Mexico City (México, under 5%), Monterrey (México, under 5%) and San Diego (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Speckled Dun sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Speckled Dun is recorded against all the insects logged in Los Angeles (12 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.