What are the chances of seeing a Ponana puncticollis in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ponana puncticollis sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1121st 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 Ponana puncticollis in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ponana puncticollis in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Ponana puncticollis?
Between 3 and 6 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ponana puncticollis sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is most active around dawn and dusk.
Is Washington the best place to see a Ponana puncticollis?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Ponana puncticollis sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Baltimore (United States, under 5%) and Houston (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Ponana puncticollis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ponana puncticollis is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (11 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.