What are the chances of seeing a Birch Bark Beetle in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Birch Bark Beetle sighting in Moscow on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 911th 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 a Birch Bark Beetle in Moscow?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Birch Bark Beetle in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Moscow the best place to see a Birch Bark Beetle?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Birch Bark Beetle sightings, Moscow ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Helsinki (Finland, about 10%).
Where does the Birch Bark Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Birch Bark Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (6 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.