What are the chances of seeing a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sighting in Moscow on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 637th most-seen of the 1111 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 Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in Moscow?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Moscow the best place to see a Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly?
9th of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sightings, Moscow ranks 9th at under 5%. The best odds are in Birmingham (United Kingdom, about 10%), London (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Brussels (Belgium, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly live in Moscow?
Same family: Syrphidae
The closest relatives of the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly 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 Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Superb Ant-Hill Hoverfly is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (11 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.