Dilophus spinipes

Dilophus spinipes

Dilophus spinipes

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at New York City

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%

182 Verified sightings at New York City
September Best month

About the Dilophus spinipes

Dilophus spinipes is a species of March fly in the family Bibionidae. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Dilophus spinipes in New York City?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dilophus spinipes sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 182 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 184th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Dilophus spinipes in New York City?

September and October

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dilophus spinipes in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in November to August, the lowest months.

Is New York City the best place to see a Dilophus spinipes?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Dilophus spinipes sightings, New York City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Dilophus spinipes sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Dilophus spinipes is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (182 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.

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