What are the chances of seeing a Lasius spathepus in Seoul?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lasius spathepus sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 119th most-seen of the 525 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Lasius spathepus in Seoul?
May to July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lasius spathepus in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in August to April, the lowest months. Those are among Seoul's wettest months, with about 190 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in January.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Lasius spathepus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Lasius spathepus sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Lasius spathepus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lasius spathepus is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (24 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.