What are the chances of seeing a Trichopoda pictipennis in Paris?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Trichopoda pictipennis sighting in Paris on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 450th 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 Trichopoda pictipennis in Paris?
August and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Trichopoda pictipennis in Paris on a given day, against under 5% in October to July, the lowest months.
Is Paris the best place to see a Trichopoda pictipennis?
2nd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Trichopoda pictipennis sightings, Paris ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Lyon (France, about 10%).
Where does the Trichopoda pictipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Trichopoda pictipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Paris (15 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.