What are the chances of seeing a Taeniaptera trivittata in Philadelphia?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Taeniaptera trivittata sighting in Philadelphia on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 227th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Taeniaptera trivittata in Philadelphia?
June to August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Taeniaptera trivittata in Philadelphia on a given day, against under 5% in September to May, the lowest months.
Is Philadelphia the best place to see a Taeniaptera trivittata?
Yes
Of the 11 cities where we can rate Taeniaptera trivittata 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 Taeniaptera trivittata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Taeniaptera trivittata is recorded against all the insects logged in Philadelphia (23 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.