What are the chances of seeing a Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter sighting in London on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1394th most-seen of the 1504 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 Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is London the best place to see a Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Essen (Germany, under 5%) and Paris (France, under 5%).
Where does the Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Brown Bordered Oak-Cutter is recorded against all the insects logged in London (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.