What are the chances of seeing a Phyllocnistis vitifoliella in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phyllocnistis vitifoliella sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 268th 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 Phyllocnistis vitifoliella in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Phyllocnistis vitifoliella 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 Phyllocnistis vitifoliella?
3rd of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Phyllocnistis vitifoliella sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Boston (United States, about 10%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Phyllocnistis vitifoliella sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phyllocnistis vitifoliella is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (27 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.