What are the chances of seeing a Dark-Winged Sweat Bee in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dark-Winged Sweat Bee sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 880th 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 Dark-Winged Sweat Bee in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dark-Winged Sweat Bee in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Dark-Winged Sweat Bee?
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Dark-Winged Sweat Bee sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is New York City the best place to see a Dark-Winged Sweat Bee?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Dark-Winged Sweat Bee sightings, New York City ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%), Philadelphia (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Dark-Winged Sweat Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dark-Winged Sweat Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (22 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.