What are the chances of seeing an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee in Seattle?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee sighting in Seattle on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 212th 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 an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee in Seattle?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Oval-Headed Sweat Bee in Seattle on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is Seattle 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, Seattle ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Portland (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 Seattle (17 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.