What are the chances of seeing a Suillia variegata in Brussels?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Suillia variegata sighting in Brussels on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 235th most-seen of the 337 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Suillia variegata in Brussels?
March, May and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Suillia variegata in Brussels on a given day, against under 5% in April, June–August and October–February, the lowest months.
Is Brussels the best place to see a Suillia variegata?
5th of 15
Of the 15 cities where we can rate Suillia variegata sightings, Brussels ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Portland (United States, about 10%), Istanbul (Turkey, about 10%) and Paris (France, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Suillia variegata live in Brussels?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Suillia variegata that you can see in Brussels (order Diptera, Flies) are Marmalade Hover Fly (about 20%), Common Drone Fly (about 20%) and Yellow-Haired Sun Fly (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Suillia variegata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Suillia variegata is recorded against all the insects logged in Brussels (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.