What are the chances of seeing a Harmostes reflexulus in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harmostes reflexulus sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 682nd 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 a Harmostes reflexulus in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harmostes reflexulus in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Harmostes reflexulus?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Harmostes reflexulus sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is New York City the best place to see a Harmostes reflexulus?
10th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Harmostes reflexulus sightings, New York City ranks 10th at under 5%. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, about 10%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Harmostes reflexulus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Harmostes reflexulus is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (19 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.