What are the chances of seeing a Xestophrys javanicus in Osaka?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xestophrys javanicus sighting in Osaka on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 271st most-seen of the 352 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Xestophrys javanicus in Osaka?
March–May and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Xestophrys javanicus in Osaka on a given day, against under 5% in June–October and December–February, the lowest months.
Is Osaka the best place to see a Xestophrys javanicus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Xestophrys javanicus sightings, Osaka has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Xestophrys javanicus live in Osaka?
Same family: Tettigoniidae
The closest relatives of the Xestophrys javanicus that you can see in Osaka (family Tettigoniidae, Katydids) are Spotted Meadow Katydid (about 20%), Gampsocleis buergeri (about 10%) and Euconocephalus varius (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Xestophrys javanicus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xestophrys javanicus is recorded against all the insects logged in Osaka (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.