What are the chances of seeing a Lyroda subita in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lyroda subita sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1533rd 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 Lyroda subita in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lyroda subita in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Lyroda subita?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lyroda subita sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Lyroda subita live in Washington?
Same family: Crabronidae
The closest relatives of the Lyroda subita that you can see in Washington (family Crabronidae, Square-headed Wasps, Sand Wasps, and Allies) are Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp (about 10%) and Hump-Backed Beewolf (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Lyroda subita sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lyroda subita is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (6 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.