What are the chances of seeing a Prosopochrysa vitripennis in Taipei?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Prosopochrysa vitripennis sighting in Taipei on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 602nd most-seen of the 765 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 Prosopochrysa vitripennis in Taipei?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Prosopochrysa vitripennis in Taipei on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is Taipei the best place to see a Prosopochrysa vitripennis?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Prosopochrysa vitripennis sightings, Taipei ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Nanjing (China, about 10%) and Bangkok (Thailand, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Prosopochrysa vitripennis live in Taipei?
Same family: Stratiomyidae
The closest relatives of the Prosopochrysa vitripennis that you can see in Taipei (family Stratiomyidae, Soldier Flies) are Black Soldier Fly (about 10%), Ptecticus aurifer (about 10%) and Ptecticus australis (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Prosopochrysa vitripennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Prosopochrysa vitripennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Taipei (7 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.