What are the chances of seeing a Rhaphuma gracilipes in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rhaphuma gracilipes sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 394th 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 Rhaphuma gracilipes in Seoul?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rhaphuma gracilipes in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months.
Is Seoul the best place to see a Rhaphuma gracilipes?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Rhaphuma gracilipes sightings, Seoul ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Novosibirsk (Russia, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Rhaphuma gracilipes live in Seoul?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Rhaphuma gracilipes that you can see in Seoul (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Thin-Winged Longicorn Beetle (about 10%), Oak Longicorn Beetle (about 10%) and Citrus Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Rhaphuma gracilipes sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rhaphuma gracilipes 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.