What are the chances of seeing a Red-Shouldered Stink Bug in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Shouldered Stink Bug sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 8 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 Red-Shouldered Stink Bug in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Shouldered Stink Bug 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 Red-Shouldered Stink Bug?
Between 7 and 10 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Red-Shouldered Stink Bug sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is New York City the best place to see a Red-Shouldered Stink Bug?
13th of 14
Of the 14 cities where we can rate Red-Shouldered Stink Bug sightings, New York City ranks 13th at under 5%. The best odds are in Dallas (United States, about 10%), Mesa (United States, about 10%) and Austin (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Red-Shouldered Stink Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Shouldered Stink Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (8 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.