What are the chances of seeing a Red-Headed Ground Beetle in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Headed Ground Beetle sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 511th 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 Red-Headed Ground Beetle in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Headed Ground Beetle 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 Red-Headed Ground Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Red-Headed Ground Beetle 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 Red-Headed Ground Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Headed Ground Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (33 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.