What are the chances of seeing a Bur-Marigold Fly in Helsinki?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bur-Marigold Fly sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 553rd most-seen of the 838 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 Bur-Marigold Fly in Helsinki?
August and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bur-Marigold Fly in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in October to July, the lowest months.
Is Helsinki the best place to see a Bur-Marigold Fly?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Bur-Marigold Fly sightings, Helsinki ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Warsaw (Poland, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Bur-Marigold Fly live in Helsinki?
Same family: Tephritidae
The closest relatives of the Bur-Marigold Fly that you can see in Helsinki (family Tephritidae, Fruit Flies) are Burdock Fly (about 10%), Banded Burdock Fly (about 10%) and Mottled Thistle Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Bur-Marigold Fly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bur-Marigold Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Helsinki (9 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.