What are the chances of seeing a Four-Spotted Green Lacewing in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Four-Spotted Green Lacewing sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1254th 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 Four-Spotted Green Lacewing in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Four-Spotted Green Lacewing 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 Four-Spotted Green Lacewing?
10th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Four-Spotted Green Lacewing sightings, New York City ranks 10th at under 5%. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, about 10%), Austin (United States, about 10%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Four-Spotted Green Lacewing sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Four-Spotted Green Lacewing is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (7 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.