What are the chances of seeing a Suillia quinquepunctata in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Suillia quinquepunctata sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1188th 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 Suillia quinquepunctata in Washington?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Suillia quinquepunctata in Washington on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Washington the best place to see a Suillia quinquepunctata?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Suillia quinquepunctata sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Suillia quinquepunctata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Suillia quinquepunctata 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.