What are the chances of seeing a Phyllobius viridicollis in Munich?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Phyllobius viridicollis sighting in Munich on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 334th most-seen of the 521 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Phyllobius viridicollis in Munich?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Phyllobius viridicollis in Munich on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months. Those are among Munich's wettest months, with about 130 mm of rain a month against 60 mm in February.
What time of day is best to see a Phyllobius viridicollis?
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Phyllobius viridicollis sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Munich the best place to see a Phyllobius viridicollis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Phyllobius viridicollis sightings, Munich has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Berlin (Germany, under 5%).
Where does the Phyllobius viridicollis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Phyllobius viridicollis is recorded against all the insects logged in Munich (8 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.