What are the chances of seeing an Anaphalantus longicornis in Cape Town?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Anaphalantus longicornis sighting in Cape Town on a given day, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 114th most-seen of the 311 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 Anaphalantus longicornis in Cape Town?
August–October and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Anaphalantus longicornis in Cape Town on a given day, against under 5% in January–July and November, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Anaphalantus longicornis?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Anaphalantus longicornis sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Cape Town the best place to see an Anaphalantus longicornis?
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Anaphalantus longicornis sightings, Cape Town ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Pretoria (South Africa, about 10%).
Where does the Anaphalantus longicornis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Anaphalantus longicornis is recorded against all the insects logged in Cape Town (30 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.