What are the chances of seeing a Lacy Emerald in Brisbane?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lacy Emerald sighting in Brisbane on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 981st 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 a Lacy Emerald in Brisbane?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lacy Emerald in Brisbane on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Lacy Emerald?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Lacy Emerald sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Brisbane the best place to see a Lacy Emerald?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lacy Emerald sightings, Brisbane has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%) and Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Lacy Emerald sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lacy Emerald is recorded against all the insects logged in Brisbane (5 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.