What are the chances of seeing an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 437th most-seen of the 693 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 an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Oval-Headed Sweat Bee sightings, San Diego ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Portland (United States, under 5%) and Seattle (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Oval-Headed Sweat Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oval-Headed Sweat Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (11 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.