Metrobates hesperius
In 3 days ~10%
Metrobates hesperius is a species of water strider in the family Gerridae. It is found in eastern North America. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Metrobates hesperius sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1649th 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Metrobates hesperius in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Metrobates hesperius sightings, Washington ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Chicago (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Metrobates hesperius is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (12 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.
