What are the chances of seeing a Cerceris insolita in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cerceris insolita sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 27 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 Cerceris insolita in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cerceris insolita 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 Cerceris insolita?
6th of 7
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Cerceris insolita sightings, New York City ranks 6th at under 5%. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, about 10%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Cerceris insolita sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cerceris insolita is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (27 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.