What are the chances of seeing a Bembix palmata in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bembix palmata sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 808th most-seen of the 875 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Bembix palmata in Melbourne?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bembix palmata in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Bembix palmata?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Bembix palmata sightings, Melbourne ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Bembix palmata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bembix palmata is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (5 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.