What are the chances of seeing a Dolichoderus sibiricus in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dolichoderus sibiricus 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 Dolichoderus sibiricus in Tokyo?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dolichoderus sibiricus in Tokyo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Dolichoderus sibiricus?
5th of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Dolichoderus sibiricus sightings, Tokyo ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, about 10%), Seoul (South Korea, about 10%) and Zhuhai [Macau] (China, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Dolichoderus sibiricus live in Tokyo?
Same family: Formicidae
The closest relatives of the Dolichoderus sibiricus that you can see in Tokyo (family Formicidae, Ants) are Japanese Carpenter Ant (about 20%), Japanese Wood Ant (about 20%) and Japanese Queenless Ant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Dolichoderus sibiricus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dolichoderus sibiricus 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.