What are the chances of seeing an Ichneumon ingae in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ichneumon ingae sighting in London on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 688th 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 Ichneumon ingae in London?
July and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ichneumon ingae in London on a given day, against under 5% in August and October–June, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Ichneumon ingae?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Ichneumon ingae sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is London the best place to see an Ichneumon ingae?
5th of 6
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Ichneumon ingae sightings, London ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Birmingham (United Kingdom, about 10%), Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Manchester (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Where does the Ichneumon ingae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ichneumon ingae is recorded against all the insects logged in London (24 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.