What are the chances of seeing a Gleditsia Gall Midge in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gleditsia Gall Midge sighting in London on a given day, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 644th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Gleditsia Gall Midge in London?
June and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gleditsia Gall Midge in London on a given day, against under 5% in July–August and October–May, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Gleditsia Gall Midge?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Gleditsia Gall Midge sightings, London has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Vienna (Austria, under 5%) and Portland (United States, under 5%).
Where does the Gleditsia Gall Midge sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Gleditsia Gall Midge is recorded against all the insects logged in London (30 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.