What are the chances of seeing a Barbara's Mining Bee in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Barbara's Mining Bee sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 557th most-seen of the 1623 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 Barbara's Mining Bee in New York City?
March
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Barbara's Mining Bee in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in April to February, the lowest months.
Is New York City the best place to see a Barbara's Mining Bee?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Barbara's Mining Bee sightings, New York City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Barbara's Mining Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Barbara's Mining Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (33 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.