What are the chances of seeing a Sleepy Scissor Bee in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sleepy Scissor Bee sighting in London on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 931st 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 Sleepy Scissor Bee in London?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sleepy Scissor Bee in London on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Sleepy Scissor Bee?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Sleepy Scissor Bee sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Warsaw (Poland, about 10%) and Munich (Germany, under 5%).
Where does the Sleepy Scissor Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sleepy Scissor Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in London (13 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.