What are the chances of seeing a Caryomyia spinulosa in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Caryomyia spinulosa sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1424th 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 Caryomyia spinulosa in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Caryomyia spinulosa in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Where else can you see a Caryomyia spinulosa?
Only Washington, in our data
Washington is the only city on Wallace's Line with enough records to rate Caryomyia spinulosa sightings: under 5% of wildlife watchers there report one on a given day.
Where does the Caryomyia spinulosa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Caryomyia spinulosa is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (14 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.