What are the chances of seeing a Stenochironomus gibbus in Saint Petersburg?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stenochironomus gibbus sighting in Saint Petersburg on a given day, based on 5 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 Stenochironomus gibbus in Saint Petersburg?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stenochironomus gibbus in Saint Petersburg on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Saint Petersburg the best place to see a Stenochironomus gibbus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Stenochironomus gibbus sightings, Saint Petersburg ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Paris (France, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Stenochironomus gibbus live in Saint Petersburg?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Stenochironomus gibbus 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 Stenochironomus gibbus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Stenochironomus gibbus is recorded against all the insects logged in Saint Petersburg (5 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.