What are the chances of seeing an Ichneumon ingae in Birmingham?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ichneumon ingae sighting in Birmingham on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 321st most-seen of the 811 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Ichneumon ingae in Birmingham?
July to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ichneumon ingae in Birmingham on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Ichneumon ingae?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ichneumon ingae sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Birmingham the best place to see an Ichneumon ingae?
Yes
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Ichneumon ingae sightings, Birmingham has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Manchester (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Where does the Ichneumon ingae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ichneumon ingae is recorded against all the insects logged in Birmingham (21 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.