What are the chances of seeing a Spodoptera depravata in Beijing?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spodoptera depravata sighting in Beijing on a given day, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 201st 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Spodoptera depravata in Beijing?
August–September and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spodoptera depravata in Beijing on a given day, against under 5% in October and December–July, the lowest months. Those are among Beijing's wettest months, with about 60 mm of rain a month against almost none in January.
Is Beijing the best place to see a Spodoptera depravata?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Spodoptera depravata sightings, Beijing ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Where does the Spodoptera depravata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spodoptera depravata is recorded against all the insects logged in Beijing (35 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.