What are the chances of seeing a Pepper Maggot in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pepper Maggot 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 Pepper Maggot in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pepper Maggot 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 Pepper Maggot?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pepper Maggot sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Pepper Maggot sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pepper Maggot 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.