What are the chances of seeing a Marigold Fruit Fly in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Marigold Fruit Fly sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 597th most-seen of the 693 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Marigold Fruit Fly in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Marigold Fruit Fly in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see a Marigold Fruit Fly?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Marigold Fruit Fly sightings, San Diego ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Francisco (United States, under 5%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Marigold Fruit Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Marigold Fruit Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (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.