Microvelia americana
In 3 days ~10%
Microvelia americana, also known as the broad-shouldered water strider, is a species of smaller water strider in the family Veliidae. It is found in North America. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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More parks will be added in future updates.
| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Microvelia americana sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 9 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Microvelia americana in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Microvelia americana sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Microvelia americana is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (9 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.
