What are the chances of seeing a Menida violacea in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Menida violacea sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 319th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Menida violacea in Seoul?
June and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Menida violacea in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in July–October and December–May, the lowest months.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Menida violacea?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Menida violacea sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Menida violacea sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Menida violacea 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.