What are the chances of seeing a Microchrysa flaviventris in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Microchrysa flaviventris sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 268th 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 Microchrysa flaviventris in Seoul?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Microchrysa flaviventris in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months. Those are among Seoul's wettest months, with about 240 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in January.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Microchrysa flaviventris?
3rd of 9
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Microchrysa flaviventris sightings, Seoul ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Hangzhou (China, about 10%) and Chennai (India, about 10%).
Where does the Microchrysa flaviventris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Microchrysa flaviventris is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (12 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.