What are the chances of seeing a Nephrotoma flavescens in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Nephrotoma flavescens sighting in London on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 776th 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 Nephrotoma flavescens in London?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Nephrotoma flavescens in London on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Nephrotoma flavescens?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Nephrotoma flavescens sightings, London ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Paris (France, under 5%), Rotterdam [The Hague] (Netherlands, under 5%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Nephrotoma flavescens live in London?
Same genus: Nephrotoma
The closest relatives of the Nephrotoma flavescens that you can see in London (genus Nephrotoma, Tiger Crane Flies) are Nephrotoma flavipalpis (about 10%) and Spotted Cranefly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Nephrotoma flavescens sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Nephrotoma flavescens is recorded against all the insects logged in London (19 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.