What are the chances of seeing a Big Bluet in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Big Bluet sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 927th 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 Big Bluet in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Big Bluet 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 Big Bluet?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Big Bluet sightings, New York City ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Philadelphia (United States, under 5%), Orlando (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Big Bluet sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Big Bluet is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (14 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.