What are the chances of seeing a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in Birmingham?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sighting in Birmingham on a given day, based on 48 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 177th most-seen of the 811 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in Birmingham?
June and August
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in Birmingham on a given day, against under 5% in October to April, the lowest months.
Is Birmingham the best place to see a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly?
Yes
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sightings, Birmingham has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come London (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Brussels (Belgium, about 10%).
Where does the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly is recorded against all the insects logged in Birmingham (48 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.