What are the chances of seeing a Eutreta novaeboracensis in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eutreta novaeboracensis sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 828th 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 a Eutreta novaeboracensis in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eutreta novaeboracensis in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Eutreta novaeboracensis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Eutreta novaeboracensis sightings, Toronto has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Eutreta novaeboracensis live in Toronto?
Same family: Tephritidae
The closest relatives of the Eutreta novaeboracensis that you can see in Toronto (family Tephritidae, Fruit Flies) are Goldenrod Gall Fly (about 10%) and Thistle Stem Gall Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Eutreta novaeboracensis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eutreta novaeboracensis is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (15 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.