Lasius neoniger
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Lasius neoniger, also known as the turfgrass ant, Labour day ant, cornfield ant or nuisance ant, is a species of ant in the genus Lasius. Found in North America, the species is common in the eastern United States and Canada, though they can be found all over the continent. They are usually light brown in color, with a slightly darker head. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Baltimore | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Chicago | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | Minneapolis [Saint Paul] | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 8 | Denver | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 9 | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 10 | Montreal | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Turfgrass Ant sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 355th 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.
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Turfgrass Ant in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months.
Among the best
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Turfgrass Ant sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] ranks 7th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Philadelphia (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Turfgrass Ant is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (15 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.
