What are the chances of seeing a Marigold Fruit Fly in San Francisco?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Marigold Fruit Fly sighting in San Francisco on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 346th most-seen of the 737 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 Marigold Fruit Fly in San Francisco?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Marigold Fruit Fly in San Francisco on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is San Francisco the best place to see a Marigold Fruit Fly?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Marigold Fruit Fly sightings, San Francisco has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Los Angeles (United States, under 5%) and San Diego (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 Francisco (21 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.