What are the chances of seeing a Lestes temporalis in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lestes temporalis sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 65 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 205th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Lestes temporalis in Tokyo?
August to November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lestes temporalis in Tokyo on a given day, against under 5% in December to July, the lowest months.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Lestes temporalis?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lestes temporalis sightings, Tokyo has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Osaka (Japan, under 5%) and Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Where does the Lestes temporalis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lestes temporalis is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (65 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.