Sphenella ruficeps

Sphenella ruficeps

Sphenella ruficeps

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Auckland

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%

15 Verified sightings at Auckland
July Best month

About the Sphenella ruficeps

Sphenella ruficeps is a species of tephritid or fruit flies in the genus Sphenella of the family Tephritidae. 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
<5%
2 Melbourne 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Sphenella ruficeps in Auckland?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sphenella ruficeps sighting in Auckland on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 338th most-seen of the 689 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Sphenella ruficeps in Auckland?

February–March and July

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sphenella ruficeps in Auckland on a given day, against under 5% in April–June and August–January, the lowest months.

Is Auckland the best place to see a Sphenella ruficeps?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Sphenella ruficeps sightings, Auckland has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).

Where does the Sphenella ruficeps sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Sphenella ruficeps is recorded against all the insects logged in Auckland (15 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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