What are the chances of seeing an Ectobius lucidus in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ectobius lucidus sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 681st most-seen of the 1689 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 Ectobius lucidus in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ectobius lucidus in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see an Ectobius lucidus?
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ectobius lucidus sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Toronto the best place to see an Ectobius lucidus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ectobius lucidus sightings, Toronto ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Ectobius lucidus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ectobius lucidus is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (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.