What are the chances of seeing a Holopyga fastuosa in Saint Petersburg?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holopyga fastuosa sighting in Saint Petersburg on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 332nd most-seen of the 448 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 Holopyga fastuosa in Saint Petersburg?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Holopyga fastuosa in Saint Petersburg on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Saint Petersburg the best place to see a Holopyga fastuosa?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Holopyga fastuosa sightings, Saint Petersburg ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, under 5%) and London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Holopyga fastuosa live in Saint Petersburg?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Holopyga fastuosa that you can see in Saint Petersburg (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Common European Yellowjacket (about 10%), Tree Bumble Bee (about 10%) and Red-Tailed Bumble Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Holopyga fastuosa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Holopyga fastuosa is recorded against all the insects logged in Saint Petersburg (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.