What are the chances of seeing a Solomon's-Seal Sawfly in London?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Solomon's-Seal Sawfly sighting in London on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 971st 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 Solomon's-Seal Sawfly in London?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Solomon's-Seal Sawfly in London on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is London the best place to see a Solomon's-Seal Sawfly?
8th of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Solomon's-Seal Sawfly sightings, London ranks 8th at under 5%. The best odds are in Manchester (United Kingdom, about 10%), Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Solomon's-Seal Sawfly live in London?
Same family: Tenthredinidae
The closest relatives of the Solomon's-Seal Sawfly that you can see in London (family Tenthredinidae, Common Sawflies) are Willow Redgall Sawfly (about 10%) and Turnip Sawfly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Solomon's-Seal Sawfly sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Solomon's-Seal Sawfly 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.