Dasyscolia ciliata
In 3 days ~40% in a week ~70%
Dasyscolia ciliata is a species of scoliid wasp found throughout the Mediterranean. It is the only species in the genus Dasyscolia. It is the only known pollinator of the European Ophrys speculum. The male wasp is tricked into pollinating the Ophrys orchid via pseudocopulation. The orchid's Pouyannian mimicry has the flower effectively mimicking the female wasp in appearance and scent. Wikipedia →
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Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Dasyscolia ciliata sighting in Algiers on a given day, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 28th most-seen of the 133 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
April
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Dasyscolia ciliata in Algiers on a given day, against under 5% in May to January, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Dasyscolia ciliata sightings, Algiers has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Madrid (Spain, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dasyscolia ciliata is recorded against all the insects logged in Algiers (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.
