What are the chances of seeing a Drymus sylvaticus in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Drymus sylvaticus 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 Drymus sylvaticus in London?
February
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Drymus sylvaticus in London on a given day, against under 5% in March to January, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Drymus sylvaticus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Drymus sylvaticus sightings, London ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, under 5%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Where does the Drymus sylvaticus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Drymus sylvaticus 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.