What are the chances of seeing an Ixia populi in Beijing?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ixia populi sighting in Beijing on a given day, based on 31 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 109th most-seen of the 401 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Ixia populi in Beijing?
March–June, August–September and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ixia populi in Beijing on a given day, against under 5% in July, October and December–February, the lowest months.
Is Beijing the best place to see an Ixia populi?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ixia populi sightings, Beijing has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Where does the Ixia populi sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ixia populi is recorded against all the insects logged in Beijing (31 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.