What are the chances of seeing an Osmoderma barnabita in Kyiv?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Osmoderma barnabita sighting in Kyiv on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 430th 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.
When is the best time to see an Osmoderma barnabita in Kyiv?
July to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Osmoderma barnabita in Kyiv on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
Is Kyiv the best place to see an Osmoderma barnabita?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Osmoderma barnabita sightings, Kyiv has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Kazan (Russia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Osmoderma barnabita live in Kyiv?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Osmoderma barnabita that you can see in Kyiv (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are European Rose Chafer (about 30%), Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (about 30%) and Valgus hemipterus (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Osmoderma barnabita sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Osmoderma barnabita is recorded against all the insects logged in Kyiv (9 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.