What are the chances of seeing a Phytomyza tiarellae in Seattle?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomyza tiarellae sighting in Seattle on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 174th 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 Phytomyza tiarellae in Seattle?
March and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomyza tiarellae in Seattle on a given day, against under 5% in April–May and July–February, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Phytomyza tiarellae?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Phytomyza tiarellae sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Seattle the best place to see a Phytomyza tiarellae?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Phytomyza tiarellae sightings, Seattle has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Portland (United States, under 5%) and Vancouver (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Phytomyza tiarellae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phytomyza tiarellae is recorded against all the insects logged in Seattle (24 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.