What are the chances of seeing a Beach Robber Fly in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beach Robber Fly sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1165th 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 a Beach Robber Fly in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beach Robber Fly 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 a Beach Robber Fly?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Beach Robber Fly sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Miami (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Beach Robber Fly live in New York City?
Same family: Asilidae
The closest relatives of the Beach Robber Fly that you can see in New York City (family Asilidae, Robber Flies) are Northeastern Hammertail (about 10%) and Common Micropanther (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Beach Robber Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Beach Robber Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (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.