What are the chances of seeing a Physoconops obscuripennis in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Physoconops obscuripennis sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 5 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 Physoconops obscuripennis in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Physoconops obscuripennis 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 Physoconops obscuripennis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Physoconops obscuripennis sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Physoconops obscuripennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Physoconops obscuripennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (5 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.