What are the chances of seeing a Rose Hip Fly in Vancouver?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rose Hip Fly sighting in Vancouver on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 278th 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 Rose Hip Fly in Vancouver?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rose Hip Fly in Vancouver on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Vancouver the best place to see a Rose Hip Fly?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Rose Hip Fly sightings, Vancouver has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Seattle (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Rose Hip Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rose Hip Fly 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.