What are the chances of seeing a Merodon setosus in Lisbon?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Merodon setosus sighting in Lisbon on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 361st most-seen of the 441 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 Merodon setosus in Lisbon?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Merodon setosus in Lisbon on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is Lisbon the best place to see a Merodon setosus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Merodon setosus sightings, Lisbon ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Barcelona (Spain, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Merodon setosus live in Lisbon?
Same family: Syrphidae
The closest relatives of the Merodon setosus that you can see in Lisbon (family Syrphidae, Hover Flies) are Marmalade Hover Fly (about 10%), Common Drone Fly (about 10%) and Common Globetail (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Merodon setosus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Merodon setosus is recorded against all the insects logged in Lisbon (6 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.