What are the chances of seeing an Acanthaspis westermanni in Guangzhou?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Acanthaspis westermanni sighting in Guangzhou on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 441st most-seen of the 482 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 Acanthaspis westermanni in Guangzhou?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Acanthaspis westermanni in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months. That is one of Guangzhou's wettest months, with about 210 mm of rain against 30 mm in December.
What time of day is best to see an Acanthaspis westermanni?
Between 1 and 4 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Acanthaspis westermanni sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see an Acanthaspis westermanni?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Acanthaspis westermanni sightings, Guangzhou ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Acanthaspis westermanni sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Acanthaspis westermanni is recorded against all the insects logged in Guangzhou (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.