Isodontia philadelphica
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Isodontia philadelphica is a species of thread-waisted wasp in the family Sphecidae. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Chicago | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | San Diego | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Isodontia philadelphica sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 58 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 347th 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.
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Isodontia philadelphica in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Isodontia philadelphica sightings, New York City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Chicago (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Isodontia philadelphica is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (58 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.
