What are the chances of seeing a Grote's Wasp Moth in Bangkok?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grote's Wasp Moth sighting in Bangkok on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 203rd most-seen of the 245 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 Grote's Wasp Moth in Bangkok?
September and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Grote's Wasp Moth in Bangkok on a given day, against under 5% in November to August, the lowest months. Those are among Bangkok's wettest months, with about 240 mm of rain a month against 10 mm in December.
Is Bangkok the best place to see a Grote's Wasp Moth?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Grote's Wasp Moth sightings, Bangkok ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, about 10%).
Where does the Grote's Wasp Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Grote's Wasp Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Bangkok (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.