What are the chances of seeing a Northeastern Sweat Bee in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northeastern Sweat Bee sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 10 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 a Northeastern Sweat Bee in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northeastern Sweat Bee in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Northeastern Sweat Bee?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Northeastern Sweat Bee sightings, Montreal ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Northeastern Sweat Bee live in Montreal?
Same family: Halictidae
The closest relatives of the Northeastern Sweat Bee that you can see in Montreal (family Halictidae, Sweat Bees) are Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee (about 10%), Orange-Legged Furrow Bee (about 10%) and Ligated Furrow Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Northeastern Sweat Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Northeastern Sweat Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (10 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.