What are the chances of seeing a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in London?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sighting in London on a given day, based on 124 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 244th most-seen of the 1504 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in London?
May to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in London on a given day, against under 5% in October to April, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly?
Among the best
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sightings, London ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Birmingham (United Kingdom, about 10%).
Where does the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly is recorded against all the insects logged in London (124 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.