What are the chances of seeing a Euscyrtus japonicus in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Euscyrtus japonicus sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 387th 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 Euscyrtus japonicus in Tokyo?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Euscyrtus japonicus in Tokyo on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Euscyrtus japonicus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Euscyrtus japonicus sightings, Tokyo ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Osaka (Japan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Euscyrtus japonicus live in Tokyo?
Same family: Gryllidae
The closest relatives of the Euscyrtus japonicus that you can see in Tokyo (family Gryllidae, True Crickets) are Green Tree Cricket (about 10%) and Emma Field Cricket (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Euscyrtus japonicus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Euscyrtus japonicus is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (35 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.