What are the chances of seeing an Elasmostethus nubilus in Guangzhou?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Elasmostethus nubilus sighting in Guangzhou on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 294th 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 Elasmostethus nubilus in Guangzhou?
April
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Elasmostethus nubilus in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in May to March, the lowest months.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see an Elasmostethus nubilus?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Elasmostethus nubilus sightings, Guangzhou ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Taipei (Taiwan, about 10%) and Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Elasmostethus nubilus live in Guangzhou?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Elasmostethus nubilus that you can see in Guangzhou (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Lychee Stink Bug (about 10%), Litchi Lantern Bug (about 10%) and Yellow-Spotted Stink Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Elasmostethus nubilus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Elasmostethus nubilus is recorded against all the insects logged in Guangzhou (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.