What are the chances of seeing a Rugged Flower Weevil in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rugged Flower Weevil sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 704th 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 Rugged Flower Weevil in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rugged Flower Weevil in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Rugged Flower Weevil?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Rugged Flower Weevil sightings, Toronto ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Washington (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Rugged Flower Weevil live in Toronto?
Same family: Curculionidae
The closest relatives of the Rugged Flower Weevil that you can see in Toronto (family Curculionidae, True Weevils) are Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (about 10%), Black Vine Weevil (about 10%) and Sweetclover Weevil (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rugged Flower Weevil sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rugged Flower Weevil is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (20 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.