Western Wasp Fly

Western Wasp Fly

Ceriana tridens

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Sacramento

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

6 Verified sightings at Sacramento
May Best month

About the Western Wasp Fly

Ceriana tridens is a species of syrphid fly found within the family Syrphidae. It can be found in Western North America. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Sacramento 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Los Angeles 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Western Wasp Fly in Sacramento?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Western Wasp Fly sighting in Sacramento on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 350th most-seen of the 386 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 Western Wasp Fly in Sacramento?

Any time of year

In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Western Wasp Fly in Sacramento on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.

Is Sacramento the best place to see a Western Wasp Fly?

Yes

Of the 2 cities where we can rate Western Wasp Fly sightings, Sacramento has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).

Which relatives of the Western Wasp Fly live in Sacramento?

Same family: Syrphidae

The closest relatives of the Western Wasp Fly that you can see in Sacramento (family Syrphidae, Hover Flies) are Western Aphideater (about 20%), Margined Calligrapher (about 20%) and Oblique Streaktail (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Western Wasp Fly sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Western Wasp Fly is recorded against all the insects logged in Sacramento (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.

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