What are the chances of seeing an Aphodius pedellus in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Aphodius pedellus sighting in Moscow on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 992nd most-seen of the 1111 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Aphodius pedellus in Moscow?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Aphodius pedellus in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Moscow the best place to see an Aphodius pedellus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Aphodius pedellus sightings, Moscow ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Edmonton (Canada, under 5%) and Calgary (Canada, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Aphodius pedellus live in Moscow?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Aphodius pedellus that you can see in Moscow (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are European Rose Chafer (about 10%), Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (about 10%) and Summer Chafer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Aphodius pedellus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Aphodius pedellus is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (5 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.