What are the chances of seeing a Nephrotoma alterna in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nephrotoma alterna sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1064th 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 Nephrotoma alterna in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nephrotoma alterna in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Nephrotoma alterna?
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Nephrotoma alterna sightings, Washington ranks 6th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Philadelphia (United States, under 5%), Boston (United States, under 5%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Nephrotoma alterna sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Nephrotoma alterna 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.