What are the chances of seeing a Dysdercus poecilus in Davao City?
Possible
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Dysdercus poecilus sighting in Davao City on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 26th most-seen of the 52 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 60%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Dysdercus poecilus in Davao City?
December
In that month about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Dysdercus poecilus in Davao City on a given day, against under 5% in March and June–November, the lowest months.
Is Davao City the best place to see a Dysdercus poecilus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Dysdercus poecilus sightings, Davao City has the highest daily chance: about 30%. Next come Tasikmalaya (Indonesia, about 10%) and Tuen Mun (China, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Dysdercus poecilus live in Davao City?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Dysdercus poecilus that you can see in Davao City (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Black Planthopper (about 30%), Calliphara excellens (about 30%) and Citron Bug (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Dysdercus poecilus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dysdercus poecilus is recorded against all the insects logged in Davao City (9 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.