What are the chances of seeing a Rampion Scissor Bee in Berlin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rampion Scissor Bee 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 Rampion Scissor Bee in Berlin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rampion Scissor Bee in Berlin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Berlin the best place to see a Rampion Scissor Bee?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Rampion Scissor Bee sightings, Berlin ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Hamburg (Germany, under 5%) and Warsaw (Poland, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Rampion Scissor Bee live in Berlin?
Same family: Megachilidae
The closest relatives of the Rampion Scissor Bee that you can see in Berlin (family Megachilidae, Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees) are European Orchard Bee (about 20%), Red Mason Bee (about 10%) and European Woolcarder Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rampion Scissor Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rampion Scissor Bee 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.