What are the chances of seeing a Limonia nigropunctata in Berlin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Limonia nigropunctata sighting in Berlin on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 949th 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 Limonia nigropunctata in Berlin?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Limonia nigropunctata in Berlin on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months. That is one of Berlin's driest months, with about 30 mm of rain against 80 mm in July.
Is Berlin the best place to see a Limonia nigropunctata?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Limonia nigropunctata sightings, Berlin ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Paris (France, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Limonia nigropunctata live in Berlin?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Limonia nigropunctata that you can see in Berlin (order Diptera, Flies) are Marmalade Hover Fly (about 20%), Yellow-Haired Sun Fly (about 10%) and Hornet Mimic Hover Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Limonia nigropunctata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Limonia nigropunctata is recorded against all the insects logged in Berlin (7 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.