What are the chances of seeing an Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 98 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 265th 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 an Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee in New York City?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is New York City the best place to see an Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Salt Lake City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eight-Toothed Cuckoo Leaf-Cutter Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (98 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.