What are the chances of seeing a Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly in Helsinki?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 413th 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 Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly in Helsinki?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is Helsinki the best place to see a Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly sightings, Helsinki has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Montreal (Canada, under 5%) and Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Small Fleck-Winged Snipefly 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.