Calathus melanocephalus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%
Calathus melanocephalus is a species of blackish-red coloured ground beetle from the Platyninae subfamily that can be found everywhere in Europe except for Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City and various European, Asian and African islands. The species is mostly black coloured and have red thorax. It is found in bare, sandy soil, under stones, and in leaf litter. Its flying time is from April to September. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novosibirsk | 🇷🇺 Russia | |
| 2 | Kyiv | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | |
| 3 | London | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Calathus melanocephalus sighting in Kyiv on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 477th most-seen of the 753 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
September to November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Calathus melanocephalus in Kyiv on a given day, against under 5% in December to August, the lowest months.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Calathus melanocephalus sightings, Kyiv ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Novosibirsk (Russia, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Calathus melanocephalus is recorded against all the insects logged in Kyiv (8 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.
