What are the chances of seeing a Bembix palmata in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bembix palmata sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 621st most-seen of the 742 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 Bembix palmata in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bembix palmata in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Bembix palmata?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Bembix palmata sightings, Sydney has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Bembix palmata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Bembix palmata is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (8 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.