What are the chances of seeing a Psectrotanypus varius in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Psectrotanypus varius sighting in Moscow on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 774th 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 Psectrotanypus varius in Moscow?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Psectrotanypus varius in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Moscow the best place to see a Psectrotanypus varius?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Psectrotanypus varius sightings, Moscow ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Psectrotanypus varius live in Moscow?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Psectrotanypus varius that you can see in Moscow (order Diptera, Flies) are Common Drone Fly (about 10%), Marmalade Hover Fly (about 10%) and Black Banded Bee Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Psectrotanypus varius sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Psectrotanypus varius is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (8 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.