What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Darter in Milan?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Darter sighting in Milan on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 315th most-seen of the 351 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 Spotted Darter in Milan?
August and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Darter in Milan on a given day, against under 5% in September and November–July, the lowest months.
Is Milan the best place to see a Spotted Darter?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Spotted Darter sightings, Milan ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Daegu (South Korea, about 20%), Seoul (South Korea, about 10%) and Beijing (China, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Spotted Darter live in Milan?
Same genus: Sympetrum
The closest relatives of the Spotted Darter that you can see in Milan (genus Sympetrum, Meadowhawks) are Nomad (about 20%), Common Darter (about 20%) and Banded Darter (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Spotted Darter sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spotted Darter is recorded against all the insects logged in Milan (7 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.