What are the chances of seeing a Phytomyza loewii in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomyza loewii sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 10 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 Phytomyza loewii in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phytomyza loewii in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Phytomyza loewii?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Phytomyza loewii sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Washington the best place to see a Phytomyza loewii?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Phytomyza loewii sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Phytomyza loewii sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phytomyza loewii is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (10 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.