What are the chances of seeing a Harpalus chalcentus in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Harpalus chalcentus sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 248th 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 Harpalus chalcentus in Seoul?
March–April and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Harpalus chalcentus in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in January–February and May–November, the lowest months. Those are among Seoul's driest months, with about 45 mm of rain a month against 360 mm in July.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Harpalus chalcentus?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Harpalus chalcentus sightings, Seoul ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Hefei (China, about 20%) and Beijing (China, under 5%).
Where does the Harpalus chalcentus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Harpalus chalcentus is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (13 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.