What are the chances of seeing a Chilothorax distinctus in Berlin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chilothorax distinctus sighting in Berlin on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 497th most-seen of the 1065 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 Chilothorax distinctus in Berlin?
February–April and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chilothorax distinctus in Berlin on a given day, against under 5% in May–September and November–January, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Chilothorax distinctus?
Between 3 and 6 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Chilothorax distinctus sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Berlin the best place to see a Chilothorax distinctus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Chilothorax distinctus sightings, Berlin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Vienna (Austria, under 5%) and Edmonton (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Chilothorax distinctus live in Berlin?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Chilothorax distinctus that you can see in Berlin (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (about 20%), European Rose Chafer (about 20%) and European Rhinoceros Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Chilothorax distinctus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chilothorax distinctus is recorded against all the insects logged in Berlin (14 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.