What are the chances of seeing an Australian Brown Antlion in Brisbane?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Australian Brown Antlion sighting in Brisbane on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 806th 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 Australian Brown Antlion in Brisbane?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Australian Brown Antlion in Brisbane on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Brisbane the best place to see an Australian Brown Antlion?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Australian Brown Antlion sightings, Brisbane has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Australian Brown Antlion live in Brisbane?
Same order: Neuroptera
The closest relatives of the Australian Brown Antlion that you can see in Brisbane (order Neuroptera, Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies) are Blue Eyes Lacewing (about 20%), Ditaxis biseriata (about 10%) and Italochrysa insignis (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Australian Brown Antlion sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Australian Brown Antlion is recorded against all the insects logged in Brisbane (8 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.