What are the chances of seeing an Aeshna soneharai in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Aeshna soneharai sighting in Moscow on a given day, based on 215 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 143rd most-seen of the 1111 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 an Aeshna soneharai in Moscow?
July to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Aeshna soneharai in Moscow on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
Is Moscow the best place to see an Aeshna soneharai?
4th of 6
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Aeshna soneharai sightings, Moscow ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Astana (Kazakhstan, about 20%), Novosibirsk (Russia, about 10%) and Kazan (Russia, about 10%).
Where does the Aeshna soneharai sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Aeshna soneharai is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (215 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.