What are the chances of seeing an Anthomyia procellaris in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthomyia procellaris sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 556th most-seen of the 926 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 an Anthomyia procellaris in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthomyia procellaris in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see an Anthomyia procellaris?
8th of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Anthomyia procellaris sightings, Montreal ranks 8th at under 5%. The best odds are in Portland (United States, about 10%), Seattle (United States, under 5%) and Edmonton (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Anthomyia procellaris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthomyia procellaris is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (12 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.