What are the chances of seeing an Anthomyia punctipennis in Melbourne?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthomyia punctipennis sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 88 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 162nd most-seen of the 875 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Anthomyia punctipennis in Melbourne?
April–August, October and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthomyia punctipennis in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in January–March, September and November, the lowest months.
Is Melbourne the best place to see an Anthomyia punctipennis?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Anthomyia punctipennis sightings, Melbourne ranks 4th at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Montevideo (Uruguay, about 10%), Santiago (Chile, about 10%) and Buenos Aires (Argentina, about 10%).
Where does the Anthomyia punctipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthomyia punctipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (88 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.