What are the chances of seeing a Loxoblemmus arietulus in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Loxoblemmus arietulus sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 334th 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 Loxoblemmus arietulus in Tokyo?
September and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Loxoblemmus arietulus in Tokyo on a given day, against under 5% in November to August, the lowest months. Those are among Tokyo's wettest months, with about 230 mm of rain a month against 75 mm in February.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Loxoblemmus arietulus?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Loxoblemmus arietulus sightings, Tokyo ranks 4th at under 5%. The best odds are in Nagoya (Japan, about 10%), Osaka (Japan, under 5%) and Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Where does the Loxoblemmus arietulus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Loxoblemmus arietulus is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (36 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.