What are the chances of seeing a Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee sighting in Philadelphia on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 510th 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 Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee in Philadelphia?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee in Philadelphia on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see a Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee sightings, Philadelphia ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Philadelphia (6 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.