What are the chances of seeing a Phytomyza tiarellae in Vancouver?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomyza tiarellae sighting in Vancouver on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 297th most-seen of the 482 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 Phytomyza tiarellae in Vancouver?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomyza tiarellae in Vancouver on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Phytomyza tiarellae?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Phytomyza tiarellae sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Vancouver the best place to see a Phytomyza tiarellae?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Phytomyza tiarellae sightings, Vancouver ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Seattle (United States, under 5%) and Portland (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Phytomyza tiarellae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phytomyza tiarellae is recorded against all the insects logged in Vancouver (13 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.