What are the chances of seeing an Aethes angustana in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Aethes angustana sighting in Philadelphia on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 557th most-seen of the 632 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 an Aethes angustana in Philadelphia?
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Aethes angustana in Philadelphia on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see an Aethes angustana?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Aethes angustana sightings, Philadelphia ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Aethes angustana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Aethes angustana is recorded against all the insects logged in Philadelphia (5 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.