What are the chances of seeing a Holopyga fastuosa in Helsinki?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holopyga fastuosa sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 480th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Holopyga fastuosa in Helsinki?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Holopyga fastuosa in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
Is Helsinki the best place to see a Holopyga fastuosa?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Holopyga fastuosa sightings, Helsinki has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come London (United Kingdom, under 5%) and Saint Petersburg (Russia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Holopyga fastuosa live in Helsinki?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Holopyga fastuosa that you can see in Helsinki (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Tree Bumble Bee (about 20%), Common Carder Bumble Bee (about 20%) and Red-Tailed Bumble Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Holopyga fastuosa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Holopyga fastuosa is recorded against all the insects logged in Helsinki (13 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.