What are the chances of seeing a Pseudomalus auratus in Vancouver?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pseudomalus auratus sighting in Vancouver on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 234th 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 Pseudomalus auratus in Vancouver?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pseudomalus auratus in Vancouver on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months. That is one of Vancouver's driest months, with about 35 mm of rain against 210 mm in November.
Is Vancouver the best place to see a Pseudomalus auratus?
Among the best
Of the 15 cities where we can rate Pseudomalus auratus sightings, Vancouver ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Salt Lake City (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Pseudomalus auratus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pseudomalus auratus is recorded against all the insects logged in Vancouver (16 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.