What are the chances of seeing a Common Tiger Fly in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Common Tiger Fly sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 349th 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 a Common Tiger Fly in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Common Tiger Fly in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Common Tiger Fly?
Among the best
Of the 12 cities where we can rate Common Tiger Fly sightings, Montreal ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, under 5%), Portland (United States, under 5%) and Salt Lake City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Common Tiger Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Common Tiger Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (21 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.