What are the chances of seeing a Grey-Patched Mining Bee in Cologne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-Patched Mining Bee sighting in Cologne on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 174th most-seen of the 235 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 Grey-Patched Mining Bee in Cologne?
March–April and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-Patched Mining Bee in Cologne on a given day, against under 5% in May–September and November–February, the lowest months.
Is Cologne the best place to see a Grey-Patched Mining Bee?
9th of 10
Of the 10 cities where we can rate Grey-Patched Mining Bee sightings, Cologne ranks 9th at under 5%. The best odds are in London (United Kingdom, about 10%), Birmingham (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Grey-Patched Mining Bee live in Cologne?
Same genus: Andrena
The closest relatives of the Grey-Patched Mining Bee that you can see in Cologne (genus Andrena, Mining Bees) are Tawny Mining Bee (about 10%), Grey-Backed Mining Bee (about 10%) and Early Mining Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Grey-Patched Mining Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Grey-Patched Mining Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Cologne (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.