What are the chances of seeing a Spring Fishfly in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spring Fishfly sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 440th 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 Spring Fishfly in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spring Fishfly 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 Spring Fishfly?
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Spring Fishfly sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is New York City the best place to see a Spring Fishfly?
Among the best
Of the 11 cities where we can rate Spring Fishfly sightings, New York City ranks 8th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%), Detroit (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Spring Fishfly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spring Fishfly is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (38 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.