What are the chances of seeing a Phymata fasciata in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phymata fasciata sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1034th 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 Phymata fasciata in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phymata fasciata 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 Phymata fasciata?
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Phymata fasciata 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 Phymata fasciata?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Phymata fasciata sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Phymata fasciata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phymata fasciata 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.