What are the chances of seeing a Pepper Maggot in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pepper Maggot sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 7 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.
When is the best time to see a Pepper Maggot in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pepper Maggot in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Pepper Maggot?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pepper Maggot sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Pepper Maggot sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pepper Maggot is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (7 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.