What are the chances of seeing a Garden Cosmet in Moscow?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Garden Cosmet 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 a Garden Cosmet in Moscow?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Garden Cosmet in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Moscow the best place to see a Garden Cosmet?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Garden Cosmet sightings, Moscow ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, about 10%), London (United Kingdom, under 5%) and Birmingham (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Garden Cosmet live in Moscow?
Same order: Lepidoptera
The closest relatives of the Garden Cosmet that you can see in Moscow (order Lepidoptera, Butterflies and Moths) are Green-Veined White (about 10%), Scarce Tortoiseshell (about 10%) and Common Blue (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Garden Cosmet sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Garden Cosmet 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.