What are the chances of seeing a Squash Vine Borer in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Squash Vine Borer sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 122 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 206th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Squash Vine Borer in New York City?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Squash Vine Borer in New York City on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
Is New York City the best place to see a Squash Vine Borer?
10th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Squash Vine Borer sightings, New York City ranks 10th at under 5%. The best odds are in Detroit (United States, about 10%), Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, about 10%) and Boston (United States, about 10%).
Where does the Squash Vine Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Squash Vine Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (122 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.