What are the chances of seeing a Helophilus eristaloideus in Seoul?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Helophilus eristaloideus sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 54th most-seen of the 525 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Helophilus eristaloideus in Seoul?
April and May
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Helophilus eristaloideus in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in July–September and November–February, the lowest months.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Helophilus eristaloideus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Helophilus eristaloideus sightings, Seoul ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Nagoya (Japan, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Helophilus eristaloideus live in Seoul?
Same family: Syrphidae
The closest relatives of the Helophilus eristaloideus that you can see in Seoul (family Syrphidae, Hover Flies) are Marmalade Hover Fly (about 10%), Common Globetail (about 10%) and Common Drone Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Helophilus eristaloideus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Helophilus eristaloideus is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (49 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.