Pygophora apicalis

Pygophora apicalis

Pygophora apicalis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
at Auckland

In 3 days ~20% in a week ~30%

20 Verified sightings at Auckland
January Best month

About the Pygophora apicalis

Pygophora apicalis is a species of fly in the family Muscidae and subfamily Coenosiinae. It is native to Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Auckland 🇳🇿 New Zealand
~10%
2 Sydney 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
3 Melbourne 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Pygophora apicalis in Auckland?

With luck

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pygophora apicalis sighting in Auckland on a given day, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 264th most-seen of the 689 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Pygophora apicalis in Auckland?

June–July and December–April

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pygophora apicalis in Auckland on a given day, against under 5% in May and August–November, the lowest months.

Is Auckland the best place to see a Pygophora apicalis?

Yes

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Pygophora apicalis sightings, Auckland has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%) and Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).

Where does the Pygophora apicalis sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Pygophora apicalis is recorded against all the insects logged in Auckland (20 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.

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