What are the chances of seeing a Hickory Hairstreak in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hickory Hairstreak sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 42 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 277th 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 Hickory Hairstreak in Montreal?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hickory Hairstreak in Montreal on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Hickory Hairstreak?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Hickory Hairstreak sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Hickory Hairstreak sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hickory Hairstreak is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (42 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.