What are the chances of seeing a Tiger Cranefly in Vancouver?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tiger Cranefly sighting in Vancouver on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 350th 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 Tiger Cranefly in Vancouver?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tiger Cranefly in Vancouver on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Vancouver the best place to see a Tiger Cranefly?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Tiger Cranefly 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 Tiger Cranefly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tiger Cranefly is recorded against all the insects logged in Vancouver (8 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.