What are the chances of seeing a Discomyza maculipennis in Singapore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Discomyza maculipennis sighting in Singapore on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 708th most-seen of the 1045 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 Discomyza maculipennis in Singapore?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Discomyza maculipennis in Singapore on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Singapore the best place to see a Discomyza maculipennis?
7th of 7
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Discomyza maculipennis sightings, Singapore ranks 7th at under 5%. The best odds are in Chennai (India, about 10%), Mumbai (India, under 5%) and Shanghai (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Discomyza maculipennis live in Singapore?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Discomyza maculipennis that you can see in Singapore (order Diptera, Flies) are Mimegralla albimanus (about 10%), Telostylinus lineolatus (about 10%) and Bathroom Moth Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Discomyza maculipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Discomyza maculipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Singapore (12 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.