What are the chances of seeing an Apochrysa lutea in Brisbane?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Apochrysa lutea sighting in Brisbane on a given day, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 376th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Apochrysa lutea in Brisbane?
February, May, September and November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Apochrysa lutea in Brisbane on a given day, against under 5% in March–April, June–August, October and December–January, the lowest months.
Is Brisbane the best place to see an Apochrysa lutea?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Apochrysa lutea sightings, Brisbane has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Apochrysa lutea sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Apochrysa lutea is recorded against all the insects logged in Brisbane (29 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.