What are the chances of seeing a Scolopostethus pictus in Helsinki?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scolopostethus pictus sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 181st most-seen of the 838 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Scolopostethus pictus in Helsinki?
November
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Scolopostethus pictus in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in June, September and December–February, the lowest months.
Is Helsinki the best place to see a Scolopostethus pictus?
Yes
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Scolopostethus pictus sightings, Helsinki has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Istanbul (Turkey, under 5%) and Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Where does the Scolopostethus pictus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scolopostethus pictus is recorded against all the insects logged in Helsinki (30 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.