What are the chances of seeing a Semenov's Bumble Bee in Yekaterinburg?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Semenov's Bumble Bee sighting in Yekaterinburg on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 112th most-seen of the 155 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 Semenov's Bumble Bee in Yekaterinburg?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Semenov's Bumble Bee in Yekaterinburg on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months. That is one of Yekaterinburg's wettest months, with about 75 mm of rain against 25 mm in February.
Is Yekaterinburg the best place to see a Semenov's Bumble Bee?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Semenov's Bumble Bee sightings, Yekaterinburg ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Semenov's Bumble Bee live in Yekaterinburg?
Same genus: Bombus
The closest relatives of the Semenov's Bumble Bee that you can see in Yekaterinburg (genus Bombus, Bumble Bees) are Common Carder Bumble Bee (about 10%), Tree Bumble Bee (about 10%) and White-Tailed Bumble Bee (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Semenov's Bumble Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Semenov's Bumble Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Yekaterinburg (10 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.