What are the chances of seeing an Iris Flea Beetle in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Iris Flea Beetle sighting in London on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1005th 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 an Iris Flea Beetle in London?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Iris Flea Beetle in London on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is London the best place to see an Iris Flea Beetle?
4th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Iris Flea Beetle sightings, London ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%), Amsterdam (Netherlands, under 5%) and Helsinki (Finland, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Iris Flea Beetle live in London?
Same family: Chrysomelidae
The closest relatives of the Iris Flea Beetle that you can see in London (family Chrysomelidae, Leaf Beetles) are Rosemary Beetle (about 20%), Alder Leaf Beetle (about 10%) and Hawthorn Leaf Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Iris Flea Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Iris Flea Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in London (13 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.