Flat-Collared Beewolf

Flat-Collared Beewolf

Philanthus ventilabris

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Minneapolis [Saint Paul]

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

6 Verified sightings at Minneapolis [Saint Paul]
August Best month

About the Flat-Collared Beewolf

Philanthus ventilabris is a species of bee-hunting wasp (or "beewolf") found throughout North America. It is a solitary species. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

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Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Miami 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Orlando 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
5 Denver 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
6 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
7 Minneapolis [Saint Paul] 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Flat-Collared Beewolf in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Flat-Collared Beewolf sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 603rd 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 Flat-Collared Beewolf in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Flat-Collared Beewolf in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Minneapolis [Saint Paul] the best place to see a Flat-Collared Beewolf?

Among the best

Of the 7 cities where we can rate Flat-Collared Beewolf sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] ranks 7th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Miami (United States, under 5%), Orlando (United States, under 5%) and Salt Lake City (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Flat-Collared Beewolf sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Flat-Collared Beewolf is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (6 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.

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