What are the chances of seeing an Anthrax maculata in Brisbane?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anthrax maculata sighting in Brisbane on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 538th most-seen of the 1083 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 an Anthrax maculata in Brisbane?
October
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anthrax maculata in Brisbane on a given day, against under 5% in November to September, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Anthrax maculata?
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Anthrax maculata sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Brisbane the best place to see an Anthrax maculata?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Anthrax maculata sightings, Brisbane has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%) and Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Anthrax maculata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anthrax maculata is recorded against all the insects logged in Brisbane (16 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.