What are the chances of seeing a Blue-Spotted Emperor in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-Spotted Emperor sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 291st most-seen of the 525 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 Blue-Spotted Emperor in Seoul?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-Spotted Emperor in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Blue-Spotted Emperor?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Blue-Spotted Emperor sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Blue-Spotted Emperor?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Blue-Spotted Emperor sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Blue-Spotted Emperor sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Blue-Spotted Emperor is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (9 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.