What are the chances of seeing an Idaea rufaria in Prague?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Idaea rufaria sighting in Prague on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 543rd most-seen of the 724 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 an Idaea rufaria in Prague?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Idaea rufaria in Prague on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months. Those are among Prague's wettest months, with about 80 mm of rain a month against 30 mm in February.
What time of day is best to see an Idaea rufaria?
Between 10 pm and 1 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Idaea rufaria sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Prague the best place to see an Idaea rufaria?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Idaea rufaria sightings, Prague has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Vienna (Austria, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Idaea rufaria live in Prague?
Same genus: Idaea
The closest relatives of the Idaea rufaria that you can see in Prague (genus Idaea) are Small Dusty Wave (about 10%), Riband Wave (about 10%) and Least Carpet (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Idaea rufaria sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Idaea rufaria is recorded against all the insects logged in Prague (7 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.