What are the chances of seeing an Iris Flea Beetle in Helsinki?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Iris Flea Beetle sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 509th most-seen of the 838 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 an Iris Flea Beetle in Helsinki?
July and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Iris Flea Beetle in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in August and October–June, the lowest months.
Is Helsinki the best place to see an Iris Flea Beetle?
3rd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Iris Flea Beetle sightings, Helsinki ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Amsterdam (Netherlands, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Iris Flea Beetle live in Helsinki?
Same family: Chrysomelidae
The closest relatives of the Iris Flea Beetle that you can see in Helsinki (family Chrysomelidae, Leaf Beetles) are Alder Leaf Beetle (about 20%), Western Grape Rootworm (about 10%) and Chrysolina sanguinolenta (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Iris Flea Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Iris Flea Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Helsinki (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.