What are the chances of seeing a Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 282nd most-seen of the 672 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 Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months. That is one of Minneapolis [Saint Paul]'s wettest months, with about 110 mm of rain against 20 mm in January.
Is Minneapolis [Saint Paul] the best place to see a Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Chicago (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Broad-Footed Cellophane Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (25 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.