What are the chances of seeing a Chlaenius costiger in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chlaenius costiger sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 929th most-seen of the 1013 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Chlaenius costiger in Tokyo?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chlaenius costiger in Tokyo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Chlaenius costiger?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Chlaenius costiger sightings, Tokyo ranks 4th at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Seoul (South Korea, under 5%), Osaka (Japan, under 5%) and Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Chlaenius costiger sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chlaenius costiger is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (5 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.