What are the chances of seeing a Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus in Tokyo?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 89 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 170th most-seen of the 1013 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 Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus in Tokyo?
July
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus in Tokyo on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus sightings, Tokyo has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Osaka (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chlorophorus quinquefasciatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (89 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.