What are the chances of seeing a Horvathiolus superbus in Madrid?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Horvathiolus superbus sighting in Madrid on a given day, based on 58 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 158th most-seen of the 457 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Horvathiolus superbus in Madrid?
October to March
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Horvathiolus superbus in Madrid on a given day, against under 5% in April to September, the lowest months.
Is Madrid the best place to see a Horvathiolus superbus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Horvathiolus superbus sightings, Madrid has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Porto (Portugal, under 5%) and Lisbon (Portugal, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Horvathiolus superbus live in Madrid?
Same family: Lygaeidae
The closest relatives of the Horvathiolus superbus that you can see in Madrid (family Lygaeidae, Seed Bugs) are Indian Milkweed Bug (about 10%), Cretan Seed Bug (about 10%) and Sycamore Seed Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Horvathiolus superbus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Horvathiolus superbus is recorded against all the insects logged in Madrid (58 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.