Sarcophaga africa
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Sarcophaga (Bercaea) africa is a species of fly belonging to the family Sarcophagidae, the flesh-flies. It is the best known species in its genus. S. africa feeds on living and dead tissue, including snails, and other decomposing matter, and feces.
Sarcophaga africa is a synanthropic species known to cause myiasis in humans and livestock. The species is considered useful in forensic entomology due to this quality. S. africa is coprophagus, lays eggs in feces, and can be cultured from human and animal feces. The fly also lays eggs in decaying flesh and can be cultured from the decaying matter. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sarcophaga africa sighting in Vienna on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1090th most-seen of the 1406 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sarcophaga africa in Vienna on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Sarcophaga africa sightings, Vienna ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Guiyang (China, about 30%) and Athens (Greece, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sarcophaga africa is recorded against all the insects logged in Vienna (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.
