What are the chances of seeing a Polytremis pellucida in Sendai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Polytremis pellucida sighting in Sendai on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 106th most-seen of the 128 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Polytremis pellucida in Sendai?
August
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Polytremis pellucida in Sendai on a given day, against under 5% in July and October–May, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Polytremis pellucida?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Polytremis pellucida sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Sendai the best place to see a Polytremis pellucida?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Polytremis pellucida sightings, Sendai has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Polytremis pellucida sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Polytremis pellucida is recorded against all the insects logged in Sendai (5 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.