What are the chances of seeing a Red-Bordered Emerald in Miami?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Bordered Emerald sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 645th most-seen of the 826 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.
When is the best time to see a Red-Bordered Emerald in Miami?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Bordered Emerald in Miami on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Miami the best place to see a Red-Bordered Emerald?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Red-Bordered Emerald sightings, Miami ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Washington (United States, under 5%) and Philadelphia (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Red-Bordered Emerald sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Bordered Emerald is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (7 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.