What are the chances of seeing a Charming Spindle Bug in San Francisco?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Charming Spindle Bug sighting in San Francisco on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 550th most-seen of the 737 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 Charming Spindle Bug in San Francisco?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Charming Spindle Bug in San Francisco on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Charming Spindle Bug?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Charming Spindle Bug sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is San Francisco the best place to see a Charming Spindle Bug?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Charming Spindle Bug sightings, San Francisco ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San Diego (United States, under 5%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Charming Spindle Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Charming Spindle Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in San Francisco (9 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.