What are the chances of seeing a Chalcosia remota in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chalcosia remota sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 644th most-seen of the 1013 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 Chalcosia remota in Tokyo?
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chalcosia remota in Tokyo on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Chalcosia remota?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Chalcosia remota sightings, Tokyo ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Seoul (South Korea, about 10%) and Taipei (Taiwan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Chalcosia remota live in Tokyo?
Same family: Zygaenidae
The closest relatives of the Chalcosia remota that you can see in Tokyo (family Zygaenidae, Burnet Moths) are Pidorus glaucopis (about 10%) and Bamboo Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Chalcosia remota sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chalcosia remota is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (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.