What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Sallow in London?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Sallow sighting in London on a given day, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 457th most-seen of the 1504 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Dusky Sallow in London?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Sallow in London on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Dusky Sallow?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Dusky Sallow sightings, London has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Vienna (Austria, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Dusky Sallow live in London?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Dusky Sallow that you can see in London (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Large Yellow Underwing (about 30%), Heart And Dart (about 20%) and Shuttle-Shaped Dart (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Dusky Sallow sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dusky Sallow is recorded against all the insects logged in London (61 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.