What are the chances of seeing a Red-Belted Cleaver in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Belted Cleaver sighting in London on a given day, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 528th 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 Red-Belted Cleaver in London?
March and April
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Belted Cleaver in London on a given day, against under 5% in May to February, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Red-Belted Cleaver?
2nd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Red-Belted Cleaver sightings, London ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Birmingham (United Kingdom, about 10%).
Where does the Red-Belted Cleaver sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Belted Cleaver is recorded against all the insects logged in London (41 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.