What are the chances of seeing a Rampion Scissor Bee in Hamburg?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rampion Scissor Bee sighting in Hamburg on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 245th most-seen of the 423 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 Rampion Scissor Bee in Hamburg?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rampion Scissor Bee in Hamburg on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months.
Is Hamburg the best place to see a Rampion Scissor Bee?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Rampion Scissor Bee sightings, Hamburg has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Warsaw (Poland, under 5%) and Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Rampion Scissor Bee live in Hamburg?
Same family: Megachilidae
The closest relatives of the Rampion Scissor Bee that you can see in Hamburg (family Megachilidae, Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees) are Red Mason Bee (about 10%), European Orchard Bee (about 10%) and European Woolcarder Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rampion Scissor Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rampion Scissor Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Hamburg (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.