Phylus melanocephalus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Phylus melanocephalus is a European species of plant bugs belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Phylinae. It is a slender bug 4.5–6 millimetres (0.18–0.24 in) long and feeds on oak trees. Its colour ranges from orange to greenish-brown and its head may be pale or dark. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phylus melanocephalus sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 665th 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.
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Phylus melanocephalus in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Phylus melanocephalus sightings, Helsinki has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Same family: Miridae
The closest relatives of the Phylus melanocephalus that you can see in Helsinki (family Miridae, Plant Bugs) are Calocoris affinis (about 20%), Closterotomus biclavatus (about 10%) and Common Nettle Flower Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phylus melanocephalus is recorded against all the insects logged in Helsinki (7 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.
