Setanta compta
In 3 days ~10%
Setanta compta is a small ichneumon wasp recorded in North and South America and Asia. The species has not been successfully reared in captivity and has observed peaks of activity in early June and mid September. Two disputed subspecies, Setanta compta compta and Setanta compta marginata, have been proposed.
Females have white or yellow bands on the antennae while males have entirely black antennae. Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Baltimore | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 4 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Setanta compta sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1094th 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 Setanta compta in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Setanta compta sightings, New York City ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Setanta compta is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (9 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.
