What are the chances of seeing a European Small-Woolcarder in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a European Small-Woolcarder sighting in Philadelphia on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 471st 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 a European Small-Woolcarder in Philadelphia?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a European Small-Woolcarder in Philadelphia on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see a European Small-Woolcarder?
6th of 8
Of the 8 cities where we can rate European Small-Woolcarder sightings, Philadelphia ranks 6th at under 5%. The best odds are in Boston (United States, about 10%), Warsaw (Poland, under 5%) and Portland (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the European Small-Woolcarder live in Philadelphia?
Same family: Megachilidae
The closest relatives of the European Small-Woolcarder that you can see in Philadelphia (family Megachilidae, Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees) are European Woolcarder Bee (about 10%), Sculptured Resin Bee (about 10%) and Oblong Woolcarder Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the European Small-Woolcarder sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the European Small-Woolcarder is recorded against all the insects logged in Philadelphia (8 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.