What are the chances of seeing a Sargus fasciatus in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sargus fasciatus sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 646th 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 Sargus fasciatus in Washington?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sargus fasciatus in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Washington the best place to see a Sargus fasciatus?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Sargus fasciatus sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in San José (Costa Rica, under 5%) and São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Where does the Sargus fasciatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sargus fasciatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (30 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.