What are the chances of seeing a Papilio demetrius in Sendai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Papilio demetrius sighting in Sendai on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 63rd most-seen of the 128 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Papilio demetrius in Sendai?
August and September
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Papilio demetrius in Sendai on a given day, against under 5% in October to April, the lowest months.
Is Sendai the best place to see a Papilio demetrius?
2nd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Papilio demetrius sightings, Sendai ranks 2nd at about 10%. The best odds are in Nagoya (Japan, about 20%).
Where does the Papilio demetrius sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Papilio demetrius is recorded against all the insects logged in Sendai (10 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.