What are the chances of seeing a Silky Striped Sweat Bee in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Silky Striped Sweat Bee sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 181st 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Silky Striped Sweat Bee in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
July to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Silky Striped Sweat Bee in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, against under 5% in November to June, the lowest months.
Is Minneapolis [Saint Paul] the best place to see a Silky Striped Sweat Bee?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Silky Striped Sweat Bee sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Silky Striped Sweat Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Silky Striped Sweat Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (43 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.