What are the chances of seeing a Lorquin's Angle in Seattle?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lorquin's Angle sighting in Seattle on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 275th most-seen of the 428 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 Lorquin's Angle in Seattle?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lorquin's Angle in Seattle on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months. That is one of Seattle's driest months, with about 20 mm of rain against 190 mm in November.
Is Seattle the best place to see a Lorquin's Angle?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Lorquin's Angle sightings, Seattle ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Portland (United States, under 5%) and Vancouver (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Lorquin's Angle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lorquin's Angle is recorded against all the insects logged in Seattle (10 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.