What are the chances of seeing a Nemopoda nitidula in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nemopoda nitidula sighting in London on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1005th 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 a Nemopoda nitidula in London?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Nemopoda nitidula in London on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Nemopoda nitidula?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Nemopoda nitidula sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%) and Paris (France, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Nemopoda nitidula live in London?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Nemopoda nitidula that you can see in London (order Diptera, Flies) are Yellow-Haired Sun Fly (about 40%), Marmalade Hover Fly (about 30%) and Hornet Mimic Hover Fly (about 30%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Nemopoda nitidula sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Nemopoda nitidula is recorded against all the insects logged in London (11 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.