What are the chances of seeing a Deep-Blue Sweat Bee in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Deep-Blue Sweat Bee sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1363rd 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 Deep-Blue Sweat Bee in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Deep-Blue Sweat Bee 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 Deep-Blue Sweat Bee?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Deep-Blue Sweat Bee sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Deep-Blue Sweat Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Deep-Blue Sweat Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (6 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.