What are the chances of seeing a Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp in San Diego?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 632nd 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 Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp in San Diego?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Diego the best place to see a Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp sightings, San Diego ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp live in San Diego?
Same family: Sphecidae
The closest relatives of the Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp that you can see in San Diego (family Sphecidae, Thread-waisted Wasps) are Yellow-Legged Mud-Dauber Wasp (about 10%) and Great Golden Digger Wasp (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Parker's Thread-Waisted Wasp is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (5 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.