What are the chances of seeing a European Turtle-Bug in Vienna?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a European Turtle-Bug sighting in Vienna on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1178th most-seen of the 1406 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 European Turtle-Bug in Vienna?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a European Turtle-Bug in Vienna on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Vienna the best place to see a European Turtle-Bug?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate European Turtle-Bug sightings, Vienna ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Which relatives of the European Turtle-Bug live in Vienna?
Same family: Pentatomidae
The closest relatives of the European Turtle-Bug that you can see in Vienna (family Pentatomidae, Stink Bugs) are Southern Green Stink Bug (about 30%), Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (about 30%) and European Striped Shield Bug (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the European Turtle-Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the European Turtle-Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Vienna (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.