What are the chances of seeing a Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly in Berlin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly sighting in Berlin on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 869th most-seen of the 1065 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 Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly in Berlin?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly in Berlin on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months. That is one of Berlin's wettest months, with about 80 mm of rain against 30 mm in April.
Is Berlin the best place to see a Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly sightings, Berlin ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in London (United Kingdom, under 5%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly live in Berlin?
Same family: Tachinidae
The closest relatives of the Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly that you can see in Berlin (family Tachinidae, Tachinid Flies) are Common Tachinid (about 10%) and Cylindromyia bicolor (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bishop's-Mitre Parasite Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Berlin (6 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.