What are the chances of seeing a White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle in Seoul?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle sighting in Seoul on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 226th 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 White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle in Seoul?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle in Seoul on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months. Those are among Seoul's wettest months, with about 240 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in January.
Is Seoul the best place to see a White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle sightings, Seoul has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tokyo (Japan, under 5%) and Osaka (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the White-Shouldered Longicorn Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Seoul (17 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.