What are the chances of seeing a Trachyderma philistina in Abu Dhabi?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Trachyderma philistina sighting in Abu Dhabi on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 12th most-seen of the 18 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 50%, and over a week to about 80%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Trachyderma philistina in Abu Dhabi?
February
In that month about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Trachyderma philistina in Abu Dhabi on a given day, against under 5% in March–June and September–January, the lowest months.
Is Abu Dhabi the best place to see a Trachyderma philistina?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Trachyderma philistina sightings, Abu Dhabi ranks 2nd at about 20%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kuwait City (Kuwait, about 20%).
Where does the Trachyderma philistina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Trachyderma philistina is recorded against all the insects logged in Abu Dhabi (5 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.