What are the chances of seeing a Lamyra fimbriata in Essen?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lamyra fimbriata sighting in Essen on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 316th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Lamyra fimbriata in Essen?
July to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lamyra fimbriata in Essen on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
Is Essen the best place to see a Lamyra fimbriata?
2nd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Lamyra fimbriata sightings, Essen ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Cologne (Germany, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Lamyra fimbriata live in Essen?
Same family: Asilidae
The closest relatives of the Lamyra fimbriata that you can see in Essen (family Asilidae, Robber Flies) are Stripe-Legged Robber Fly (about 10%) and Small Yellow-Legged Robber Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Lamyra fimbriata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lamyra fimbriata is recorded against all the insects logged in Essen (10 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.