What are the chances of seeing a Snail-Eating Beetle in Tokyo?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Snail-Eating Beetle sighting in Tokyo on a given day, based on 12 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 a Snail-Eating Beetle in Tokyo?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Snail-Eating Beetle in Tokyo on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Tokyo the best place to see a Snail-Eating Beetle?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Snail-Eating Beetle sightings, Tokyo ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Nagoya (Japan, about 10%) and Osaka (Japan, under 5%).
Where does the Snail-Eating Beetle sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Snail-Eating Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Tokyo (12 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.