What are the chances of seeing a Beech Borer in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beech Borer sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1330th most-seen of the 1807 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 Beech Borer in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Beech Borer in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Beech Borer?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Beech Borer sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Washington the best place to see a Beech Borer?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Beech Borer sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Beech Borer sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Beech Borer is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (11 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.