What are the chances of seeing a Scaptomyza pallida in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaptomyza pallida sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 722nd 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 Scaptomyza pallida in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaptomyza pallida in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Scaptomyza pallida?
3rd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Scaptomyza pallida sightings, Washington ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%) and Yekaterinburg (Russia, under 5%).
Where does the Scaptomyza pallida sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scaptomyza pallida is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (26 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.