What are the chances of seeing a Ctenophora festiva in Essen?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ctenophora festiva sighting in Essen on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 381st most-seen of the 434 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 Ctenophora festiva in Essen?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ctenophora festiva in Essen on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is Essen the best place to see a Ctenophora festiva?
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Ctenophora festiva sightings, Essen ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Brussels (Belgium, under 5%), Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%) and Hamburg (Germany, under 5%).
Where does the Ctenophora festiva sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ctenophora festiva is recorded against all the insects logged in Essen (5 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.