What are the chances of seeing a New Forest Shieldbug in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a New Forest Shieldbug sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 460th 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 New Forest Shieldbug in Seoul?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a New Forest Shieldbug in Seoul on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a New Forest Shieldbug?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most New Forest Shieldbug sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Seoul the best place to see a New Forest Shieldbug?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate New Forest Shieldbug sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Moscow (Russia, under 5%).
Where does the New Forest Shieldbug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the New Forest Shieldbug is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (5 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.