What are the chances of seeing a Paralimna punctipennis in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Paralimna punctipennis sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 98 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 360th 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 Paralimna punctipennis in Washington?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Paralimna punctipennis in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Washington the best place to see a Paralimna punctipennis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Paralimna punctipennis sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Baltimore (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Paralimna punctipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Paralimna punctipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (98 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.