What are the chances of seeing an Oecanthus longicauda in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oecanthus longicauda sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 353rd 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 an Oecanthus longicauda in Seoul?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Oecanthus longicauda in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months. That is one of Seoul's wettest months, with about 260 mm of rain against 20 mm in January.
Is Seoul the best place to see an Oecanthus longicauda?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Oecanthus longicauda sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Beijing (China, under 5%) and Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Oecanthus longicauda live in Seoul?
Same family: Gryllidae
The closest relatives of the Oecanthus longicauda that you can see in Seoul (family Gryllidae, True Crickets) are Emma Field Cricket (about 10%), Japanese Burrowing Cricket (about 10%) and Green Tree Cricket (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Oecanthus longicauda sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oecanthus longicauda is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (7 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.