What are the chances of seeing a Xanthogaleruca maculicollis in Beijing?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Xanthogaleruca maculicollis sighting in Beijing on a given day, based on 67 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 47th most-seen of the 426 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Xanthogaleruca maculicollis in Beijing?
July
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Xanthogaleruca maculicollis in Beijing on a given day, against under 5% in November to February, the lowest months. That is one of Beijing's wettest months, with about 150 mm of rain against almost none in January.
Is Beijing the best place to see a Xanthogaleruca maculicollis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Xanthogaleruca maculicollis sightings, Beijing has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Osaka (Japan, about 10%) and Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Xanthogaleruca maculicollis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xanthogaleruca maculicollis is recorded against all the insects logged in Beijing (67 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.