What are the chances of seeing an Anthomyia pluvialis in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthomyia pluvialis sighting in London on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1300th most-seen of the 1504 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 an Anthomyia pluvialis in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthomyia pluvialis in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is London the best place to see an Anthomyia pluvialis?
4th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Anthomyia pluvialis sightings, London ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Jerusalem (Israel, about 10%), Athens (Greece, about 10%) and Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%).
Where does the Anthomyia pluvialis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthomyia pluvialis is recorded against all the insects logged in London (7 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.