What are the chances of seeing a Populicerus populi in Berlin?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Populicerus populi sighting in Berlin on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 949th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Populicerus populi in Berlin?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Populicerus populi in Berlin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Berlin the best place to see a Populicerus populi?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Populicerus populi sightings, Berlin ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, about 10%).
Where does the Populicerus populi sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Populicerus populi is recorded against all the insects logged in Berlin (12 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.