What are the chances of seeing a Spring Beauty Miner in Toronto?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spring Beauty Miner sighting in Toronto on a given day, based on 9 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 Spring Beauty Miner in Toronto?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spring Beauty Miner in Toronto on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Toronto the best place to see a Spring Beauty Miner?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Spring Beauty Miner sightings, Toronto ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in New York City (United States, under 5%), Washington (United States, under 5%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Spring Beauty Miner sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spring Beauty Miner is recorded against all the insects logged in Toronto (9 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.