What are the chances of seeing an Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion sighting in Philadelphia on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 352nd 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 Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion in Philadelphia?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion in Philadelphia on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see an Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion?
Yes
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion sightings, Philadelphia has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eastern Spotted-Winged Antlion is recorded against all the insects logged in Philadelphia (12 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.