What are the chances of seeing an Anacrabro ocellatus in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anacrabro ocellatus sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1363rd most-seen of the 1623 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Anacrabro ocellatus in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anacrabro ocellatus in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is New York City the best place to see an Anacrabro ocellatus?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Anacrabro ocellatus sightings, New York City ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%), Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Anacrabro ocellatus live in New York City?
Same family: Crabronidae
The closest relatives of the Anacrabro ocellatus that you can see in New York City (family Crabronidae, Square-headed Wasps, Sand Wasps, and Allies) are Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp (about 10%), Hump-Backed Beewolf (about 10%) and Four-Banded Stink Bug Wasp (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Anacrabro ocellatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anacrabro ocellatus is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (6 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.