What are the chances of seeing a Pidorus glaucopis in Nagoya?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Pidorus glaucopis sighting in Nagoya on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 52nd most-seen of the 195 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 50%, and over a week to about 80%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Pidorus glaucopis in Nagoya?
September
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Pidorus glaucopis in Nagoya on a given day, against under 5% in August and November–April, the lowest months. That is one of Nagoya's wettest months, with about 220 mm of rain against 75 mm in January.
Is Nagoya the best place to see a Pidorus glaucopis?
Yes
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Pidorus glaucopis sightings, Nagoya has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Busan (South Korea, about 20%) and Fukuoka (Japan, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Pidorus glaucopis live in Nagoya?
Same order: Lepidoptera
The closest relatives of the Pidorus glaucopis that you can see in Nagoya (order Lepidoptera, Butterflies and Moths) are Tropical Fritillary (about 40%), Chinese Yellow Swallowtail (about 40%) and Common Bluebottle (about 40%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Pidorus glaucopis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pidorus glaucopis is recorded against all the insects logged in Nagoya (16 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.