Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Philadelphia

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

5 Verified sightings at Philadelphia
August Best month

About the Megachile exilis

Megachile exilis is a species of bee in the family of Megachilidae. It was first described by Cresson in 1872. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Philadelphia 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Megachile exilis in Philadelphia?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Megachile exilis 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 Megachile exilis in Philadelphia?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Megachile exilis in Philadelphia on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Philadelphia the best place to see a Megachile exilis?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Megachile exilis sightings, Philadelphia has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Megachile exilis sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Megachile exilis 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.

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