What are the chances of seeing a Macellina souchongia in Guangzhou?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Macellina souchongia sighting in Guangzhou on a given day, based on 42 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 77th most-seen of the 482 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Macellina souchongia in Guangzhou?
February to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Macellina souchongia in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in November to January, the lowest months.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see a Macellina souchongia?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Macellina souchongia sightings, Guangzhou has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Tuen Mun (China, about 10%) and Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Macellina souchongia live in Guangzhou?
Same order: Phasmida
The closest relatives of the Macellina souchongia that you can see in Guangzhou (order Phasmida, Stick Insects) are Ramulus rotundus (about 10%) and Ramulus caii (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Macellina souchongia sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Macellina souchongia is recorded against all the insects logged in Guangzhou (42 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.