What are the chances of seeing a Physocephala floridana in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Physocephala floridana sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 740th 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 Physocephala floridana in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Physocephala floridana 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 Physocephala floridana?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Physocephala floridana sightings, New York City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Philadelphia (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Physocephala floridana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Physocephala floridana is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (17 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.