What are the chances of seeing a Paritamus geniculatus in Essen?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Paritamus geniculatus 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 Paritamus geniculatus in Essen?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Paritamus geniculatus in Essen on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Paritamus geniculatus?
Between midnight and 3 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Paritamus geniculatus sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Essen the best place to see a Paritamus geniculatus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Paritamus geniculatus sightings, Essen has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Paritamus geniculatus live in Essen?
Same family: Asilidae
The closest relatives of the Paritamus geniculatus 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 Paritamus geniculatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Paritamus geniculatus 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.