What are the chances of seeing a Walden’s Potter Wasp in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Walden’s Potter Wasp sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 342nd 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 Walden’s Potter Wasp in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Walden’s Potter Wasp in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months. Those are among Minneapolis [Saint Paul]'s wettest months, with about 120 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in January.
Is Minneapolis [Saint Paul] the best place to see a Walden’s Potter Wasp?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Walden’s Potter Wasp sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Walden’s Potter Wasp sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Walden’s Potter Wasp is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (16 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.