What are the chances of seeing a Common Tiger Fly in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Common Tiger Fly sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 449th 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 Common Tiger Fly in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Common Tiger 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 Common Tiger Fly?
Among the best
Of the 12 cities where we can rate Common Tiger Fly sightings, New York City ranks 8th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, under 5%), Portland (United States, under 5%) and Salt Lake City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Common Tiger Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Common Tiger Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (36 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.