What are the chances of seeing a Marmylida impressa in Lusaka?
Likely
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Marmylida impressa sighting in Lusaka on a given day, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 7th most-seen of the 72 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 70%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Marmylida impressa in Lusaka?
November
In that month about 70% of wildlife watchers report a Marmylida impressa in Lusaka on a given day, against under 5% in May to October, the lowest months.
Is Lusaka the best place to see a Marmylida impressa?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Marmylida impressa sightings, Lusaka has the highest daily chance: about 40%. Next come Harare (Zimbabwe, about 20%).
Which relatives of the Marmylida impressa live in Lusaka?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Marmylida impressa that you can see in Lusaka (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Chlorocala africana (about 20%) and Boas Rhinoceros Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Marmylida impressa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Marmylida impressa is recorded against all the insects logged in Lusaka (32 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.