What are the chances of seeing a Liriomyza philadelphivora in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Liriomyza philadelphivora sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1165th 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 Liriomyza philadelphivora in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Liriomyza philadelphivora in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Where else can you see a Liriomyza philadelphivora?
Only New York City, in our data
New York City is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Liriomyza philadelphivora sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Where does the Liriomyza philadelphivora sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Liriomyza philadelphivora is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (11 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.