What are the chances of seeing a Harpalus rubripes in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harpalus rubripes sighting in London on a given day, based on 7 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 Harpalus rubripes in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harpalus rubripes in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is London the best place to see a Harpalus rubripes?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Harpalus rubripes sightings, London has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Vienna (Austria, under 5%) and Montreal (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Harpalus rubripes sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Harpalus rubripes is recorded against all the insects logged in London (7 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.