What are the chances of seeing a Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee 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 a Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee in Philadelphia?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee in Philadelphia on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see a Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee?
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee sightings, Philadelphia ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in New York City (United States, under 5%), Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee live in Philadelphia?
Same family: Apidae
The closest relatives of the Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee that you can see in Philadelphia (family Apidae, Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, and Allies) are Common Eastern Bumble Bee (about 40%), Eastern Carpenter Bee (about 30%) and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lunate Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee 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.