What are the chances of seeing a Tipula sayi in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tipula sayi 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 Tipula sayi in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tipula sayi in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Tipula sayi?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Tipula sayi sightings, Montreal ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%) and Baltimore (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Tipula sayi sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tipula sayi 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.