What are the chances of seeing a Scaptomyza pallida in Saint Petersburg?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaptomyza pallida sighting in Saint Petersburg on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 377th 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 Scaptomyza pallida in Saint Petersburg?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaptomyza pallida in Saint Petersburg on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Saint Petersburg the best place to see a Scaptomyza pallida?
4th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Scaptomyza pallida sightings, Saint Petersburg ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%), Yekaterinburg (Russia, under 5%) and Washington (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Scaptomyza pallida live in Saint Petersburg?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Scaptomyza pallida that you can see in Saint Petersburg (order Diptera, Flies) are Common Drone Fly (about 10%), Marmalade Hover Fly (about 10%) and Sun Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Scaptomyza pallida sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scaptomyza pallida is recorded against all the insects logged in Saint Petersburg (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.