What are the chances of seeing an Oecanthus longicauda in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oecanthus longicauda sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 612th 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 an Oecanthus longicauda in Tokyo?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oecanthus longicauda in Tokyo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Tokyo the best place to see an Oecanthus longicauda?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Oecanthus longicauda sightings, Tokyo ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Seoul (South Korea, under 5%) and Beijing (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Oecanthus longicauda live in Tokyo?
Same family: Gryllidae
The closest relatives of the Oecanthus longicauda 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 Oecanthus longicauda sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oecanthus longicauda is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (14 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.