What are the chances of seeing a Microchrysa flaviventris in Beijing?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Microchrysa flaviventris sighting in Beijing on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 260th most-seen of the 401 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 Microchrysa flaviventris in Beijing?
June and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Microchrysa flaviventris in Beijing on a given day, against under 5% in July and September–May, the lowest months. Those are among Beijing's wettest months, with about 95 mm of rain a month against almost none in January.
Is Beijing the best place to see a Microchrysa flaviventris?
4th of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Microchrysa flaviventris sightings, Beijing ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Hangzhou (China, about 10%), Chennai (India, about 10%) and Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Where does the Microchrysa flaviventris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Microchrysa flaviventris is recorded against all the insects logged in Beijing (9 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.