What are the chances of seeing a Woodland Ground Beetle in New York City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Woodland Ground Beetle sighting in New York City on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 804th 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 Woodland Ground Beetle in New York City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Woodland Ground Beetle in New York City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is New York City the best place to see a Woodland Ground Beetle?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Woodland Ground Beetle sightings, New York City ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Woodland Ground Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Woodland Ground Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in New York City (15 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.