What are the chances of seeing a Microchrysa flaviventris in Hangzhou?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Microchrysa flaviventris sighting in Hangzhou on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 57th most-seen of the 172 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Microchrysa flaviventris in Hangzhou?
May to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Microchrysa flaviventris in Hangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in November to April, the lowest months.
Is Hangzhou the best place to see a Microchrysa flaviventris?
Yes
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Microchrysa flaviventris sightings, Hangzhou has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Chennai (India, about 10%) and Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Microchrysa flaviventris live in Hangzhou?
Same family: Stratiomyidae
The closest relatives of the Microchrysa flaviventris that you can see in Hangzhou (family Stratiomyidae, Soldier Flies) are Ptecticus aurifer (about 10%) and Black Soldier Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Microchrysa flaviventris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Microchrysa flaviventris is recorded against all the insects logged in Hangzhou (11 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.