Rhopalosoma nearcticum
In 3 days ~10%
Rhopalosoma nearcticum is a species of rhopalosomatid wasp in the family Rhopalosomatidae. It is found in the Americas between the United States and Brazil. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhopalosoma nearcticum sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 880th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhopalosoma nearcticum in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Rhopalosoma nearcticum sightings, New York City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Washington (United States, under 5%).
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Rhopalosoma nearcticum that you can see in New York City (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Common Eastern Bumble Bee (about 30%), Eastern Carpenter Bee (about 20%) and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rhopalosoma nearcticum is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (14 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.
