What are the chances of seeing a Hoplopeza pulcherrima in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hoplopeza pulcherrima sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 517th most-seen of the 875 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 Hoplopeza pulcherrima in Melbourne?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hoplopeza pulcherrima in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Hoplopeza pulcherrima?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hoplopeza pulcherrima sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Hoplopeza pulcherrima live in Melbourne?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Hoplopeza pulcherrima that you can see in Melbourne (order Diptera, Flies) are Common Halfband (about 20%), Yellow-Shouldered Stout Hover Fly (about 10%) and Common Drone Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Hoplopeza pulcherrima sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hoplopeza pulcherrima is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (14 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.