What are the chances of seeing a Xylomya terminalis in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xylomya terminalis sighting in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 458th 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 Xylomya terminalis in Minneapolis [Saint Paul]?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xylomya terminalis 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 Xylomya terminalis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Xylomya terminalis sightings, Minneapolis [Saint Paul] has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Montreal (Canada, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Xylomya terminalis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xylomya terminalis is recorded against all the insects logged in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (8 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.