What are the chances of seeing an Eristalinus quinquestriatus in Osaka?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eristalinus quinquestriatus sighting in Osaka on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 271st most-seen of the 352 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Eristalinus quinquestriatus in Osaka?
September to November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Eristalinus quinquestriatus in Osaka on a given day, against under 5% in December to August, the lowest months.
Is Osaka the best place to see an Eristalinus quinquestriatus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Eristalinus quinquestriatus sightings, Osaka ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Tuen Mun (China, under 5%) and Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Eristalinus quinquestriatus live in Osaka?
Same family: Syrphidae
The closest relatives of the Eristalinus quinquestriatus that you can see in Osaka (family Syrphidae, Hover Flies) are Phytomia zonata (about 10%), Marmalade Hover Fly (about 10%) and Helophilus eristaloideus (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Eristalinus quinquestriatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eristalinus quinquestriatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Osaka (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.