What are the chances of seeing a Pterostoma gigantina in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pterostoma gigantina sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 291st 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 Pterostoma gigantina in Seoul?
June and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pterostoma gigantina in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in July and September–May, the lowest months. Those are among Seoul's wettest months, with about 190 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in January.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Pterostoma gigantina?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pterostoma gigantina sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Pterostoma gigantina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pterostoma gigantina 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.