What are the chances of seeing a Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 627th most-seen of the 1807 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 Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Boston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (40 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.