What are the chances of seeing a Eurimyia lineatus in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eurimyia lineatus sighting in Moscow on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 841st most-seen of the 1111 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 Eurimyia lineatus in Moscow?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eurimyia lineatus in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Eurimyia lineatus?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Eurimyia lineatus sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Moscow the best place to see a Eurimyia lineatus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Eurimyia lineatus sightings, Moscow ranks 5th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Copenhagen (Denmark, under 5%), London (United Kingdom, under 5%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Eurimyia lineatus live in Moscow?
Same family: Syrphidae
The closest relatives of the Eurimyia lineatus that you can see in Moscow (family Syrphidae, Hover Flies) are Common Drone Fly (about 10%), Marmalade Hover Fly (about 10%) and Pellucid Hover Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Eurimyia lineatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eurimyia lineatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (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.