What are the chances of seeing a Black Wattle Gall Midge in Auckland?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black Wattle Gall Midge sighting in Auckland on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 370th most-seen of the 689 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 Black Wattle Gall Midge in Auckland?
February–March, May and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black Wattle Gall Midge in Auckland on a given day, against under 5% in April, June and August–January, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Black Wattle Gall Midge?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Black Wattle Gall Midge sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Auckland the best place to see a Black Wattle Gall Midge?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Black Wattle Gall Midge sightings, Auckland has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Cape Town (South Africa, under 5%).
Where does the Black Wattle Gall Midge sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Black Wattle Gall Midge is recorded against all the insects logged in Auckland (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.