What are the chances of seeing an Orange Sallow in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Orange Sallow sighting in London on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1059th 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 Orange Sallow in London?
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Orange Sallow in London on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Orange Sallow?
Between 2 and 5 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Orange Sallow sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is London the best place to see an Orange Sallow?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Orange Sallow sightings, London has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Where does the Orange Sallow sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Orange Sallow is recorded against all the insects logged in London (10 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.