What are the chances of seeing a Xylotrechus arvicola in Paris?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xylotrechus arvicola sighting in Paris on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 402nd most-seen of the 916 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 Xylotrechus arvicola in Paris?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Xylotrechus arvicola in Paris on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
Is Paris the best place to see a Xylotrechus arvicola?
Among the best
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Xylotrechus arvicola sightings, Paris ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Bucharest (Romania, under 5%) and Lyon (France, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Xylotrechus arvicola live in Paris?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Xylotrechus arvicola that you can see in Paris (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Common Grammoptera (about 10%), Spotted Longhorn Beetle (about 10%) and Tawny Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Xylotrechus arvicola sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xylotrechus arvicola is recorded against all the insects logged in Paris (17 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.