What are the chances of seeing a Tapinotus sellatus in Helsinki?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tapinotus sellatus sighting in Helsinki on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 732nd 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 a Tapinotus sellatus in Helsinki?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tapinotus sellatus in Helsinki on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is Helsinki the best place to see a Tapinotus sellatus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Tapinotus sellatus sightings, Helsinki has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Moscow (Russia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Tapinotus sellatus live in Helsinki?
Same family: Curculionidae
The closest relatives of the Tapinotus sellatus that you can see in Helsinki (family Curculionidae, True Weevils) are Black Vine Weevil (about 10%), Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (about 10%) and Common Leaf Weevil (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Tapinotus sellatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tapinotus sellatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Helsinki (5 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.