What are the chances of seeing a Stenochironomus gibbus in Paris?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stenochironomus gibbus sighting in Paris on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 633rd most-seen of the 916 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 Stenochironomus gibbus in Paris?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stenochironomus gibbus in Paris on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Paris the best place to see a Stenochironomus gibbus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Stenochironomus gibbus sightings, Paris has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Saint Petersburg (Russia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Stenochironomus gibbus live in Paris?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Stenochironomus gibbus that you can see in Paris (order Diptera, Flies) are Marmalade Hover Fly (about 30%), Yellow-Haired Sun Fly (about 20%) and Hornet Mimic Hover Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Stenochironomus gibbus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Stenochironomus gibbus is recorded against all the insects logged in Paris (9 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.