What are the chances of seeing an Acrosternum millierei in Jerusalem?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Acrosternum millierei sighting in Jerusalem on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 82nd most-seen of the 137 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Acrosternum millierei in Jerusalem?
August
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report an Acrosternum millierei in Jerusalem on a given day, against under 5% in October to May, the lowest months. That is one of Jerusalem's driest months, with almost no rain against 90 mm in January.
What time of day is best to see an Acrosternum millierei?
Between 9 pm and midnight
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Acrosternum millierei sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Jerusalem the best place to see an Acrosternum millierei?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Acrosternum millierei sightings, Jerusalem has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%) and Athens (Greece, about 10%).
Where does the Acrosternum millierei sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Acrosternum millierei is recorded against all the insects logged in Jerusalem (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.