Calathus melanocephalus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
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 London on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1153rd 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.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Calathus melanocephalus in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Calathus melanocephalus sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Novosibirsk (Russia, under 5%) and Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Calathus melanocephalus is recorded against all the insects logged in London (11 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.
