What are the chances of seeing a Pareclipsis gracilis in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pareclipsis gracilis 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 a Pareclipsis gracilis in Seoul?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pareclipsis gracilis in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months. Those are among Seoul's wettest months, with about 310 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in January.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Pareclipsis gracilis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pareclipsis gracilis sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Pareclipsis gracilis live in Seoul?
Same family: Geometridae
The closest relatives of the Pareclipsis gracilis that you can see in Seoul (family Geometridae, Geometer Moths) are Erannis golda (about 10%) and Biston panterinaria (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Pareclipsis gracilis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pareclipsis gracilis 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.