What are the chances of seeing a Prosopochrysa vitripennis in Nanjing?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Prosopochrysa vitripennis sighting in Nanjing on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 223rd most-seen of the 272 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Prosopochrysa vitripennis in Nanjing?
June and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Prosopochrysa vitripennis in Nanjing on a given day, against under 5% in July–August and October–May, the lowest months.
Is Nanjing the best place to see a Prosopochrysa vitripennis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Prosopochrysa vitripennis sightings, Nanjing has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Bangkok (Thailand, under 5%) and Taipei (Taiwan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Prosopochrysa vitripennis live in Nanjing?
Same family: Stratiomyidae
The closest relatives of the Prosopochrysa vitripennis that you can see in Nanjing (family Stratiomyidae, Soldier Flies) are Ptecticus aurifer (about 10%) and Black Soldier Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Prosopochrysa vitripennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Prosopochrysa vitripennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Nanjing (6 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.