What are the chances of seeing a Beebalm Shortface in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beebalm Shortface sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1296th most-seen of the 1689 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 Beebalm Shortface in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beebalm Shortface in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Beebalm Shortface?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Beebalm Shortface sightings, Toronto ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Minneapolis [Saint Paul] (United States, under 5%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Beebalm Shortface live in Toronto?
Same family: Halictidae
The closest relatives of the Beebalm Shortface that you can see in Toronto (family Halictidae, Sweat Bees) are Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee (about 10%), Ligated Furrow Bee (about 10%) and Orange-Legged Furrow Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Beebalm Shortface sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Beebalm Shortface is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (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.