Zaprionus indianus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Zaprionus indianus, the African fig fly, is a species of vinegar fly in the family Drosophilidae. The species has become widely distributed in tropical regions of the world, as well as southern Europe and the U.S. Although the holotype was described from India, the species is considered to have originated from central Africa. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an African Fig Fly sighting in Miami on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 478th most-seen of the 826 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an African Fig Fly in Miami on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate African Fig Fly sightings, Miami ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in São Paulo (Brazil, under 5%).
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the African Fig Fly that you can see in Miami (order Diptera, Flies) are Northern Plushback (about 10%), Chrysanthrax cypris (about 10%) and Northern Triorla (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the African Fig Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Miami (15 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.
