What are the chances of seeing a Daylily Leafminer in New York City?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Daylily Leafminer sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 365 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 132nd most-seen of the 1623 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Daylily Leafminer in New York City?
June–August and October–December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Daylily Leafminer in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in January–May and September, the lowest months.
Is New York City the best place to see a Daylily Leafminer?
Yes
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Daylily Leafminer sightings, New York City has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Philadelphia (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Daylily Leafminer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Daylily Leafminer is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (365 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.