What are the chances of seeing a Camponotus vitiosus in Shanghai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Camponotus vitiosus sighting in Shanghai on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 122nd most-seen of the 215 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Camponotus vitiosus in Shanghai?
January–May and September–October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Camponotus vitiosus in Shanghai on a given day, against under 5% in June–August and November–December, the lowest months.
Is Shanghai the best place to see a Camponotus vitiosus?
2nd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Camponotus vitiosus sightings, Shanghai ranks 2nd at about 10%. The best odds are in Busan (South Korea, about 20%).
Where does the Camponotus vitiosus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Camponotus vitiosus is recorded against all the insects logged in Shanghai (11 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.