What are the chances of seeing a Cantharis flavilabris in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cantharis flavilabris sighting in London on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1219th 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 Cantharis flavilabris in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cantharis flavilabris in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Cantharis flavilabris?
Between 3 and 6 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Cantharis flavilabris sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is London the best place to see a Cantharis flavilabris?
8th of 8
Of the 8 cities where we can rate Cantharis flavilabris sightings, London ranks 8th at under 5%. The best odds are in Birmingham (United Kingdom, about 10%), Manchester (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Leeds (United Kingdom, about 10%).
Where does the Cantharis flavilabris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cantharis flavilabris is recorded against all the insects logged in London (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.