What are the chances of seeing a Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp in Portland?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp sighting in Portland on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 427th most-seen of the 507 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 Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp in Portland?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp in Portland on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Portland the best place to see a Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp?
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp sightings, Portland ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%), Montreal (Canada, under 5%) and Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Greene's Giant Ichneumonid Wasp is recorded against all the insects logged in Portland (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.