What are the chances of seeing a Tipula furca in Washington?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tipula furca sighting in Washington on a given day, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 627th 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 Tipula furca in Washington?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tipula furca in Washington on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is Washington the best place to see a Tipula furca?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Tipula furca sightings, Washington has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Boston (United States, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Tipula furca sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tipula furca is recorded against all the insects logged in Washington (32 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.