What are the chances of seeing a Pselliophora bifascipennis in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pselliophora bifascipennis sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 47 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 252nd 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 Pselliophora bifascipennis in Tokyo?
May–June and August–September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pselliophora bifascipennis in Tokyo on a given day, against under 5% in July and October–April, the lowest months.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Pselliophora bifascipennis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Pselliophora bifascipennis sightings, Tokyo has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Beijing (China, under 5%).
Where does the Pselliophora bifascipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pselliophora bifascipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (47 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.