What are the chances of seeing a Parapolybia crocea in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parapolybia crocea sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 872nd 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 Parapolybia crocea in Tokyo?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parapolybia crocea in Tokyo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Parapolybia crocea?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Parapolybia crocea sightings, Tokyo ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Seoul (South Korea, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Parapolybia crocea live in Tokyo?
Same family: Vespidae
The closest relatives of the Parapolybia crocea that you can see in Tokyo (family Vespidae, Hornets, Paper Wasps, Potter Wasps, and Allies) are Yellow-Vented Hornet (about 10%), Asian Giant Hornet (about 10%) and Yellow Hornet (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Parapolybia crocea sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Parapolybia crocea is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (6 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.