What are the chances of seeing a Metochus hainanensis in Guangzhou?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Metochus hainanensis sighting in Guangzhou on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 145th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Metochus hainanensis in Guangzhou?
February–June and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Metochus hainanensis in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in July–September and November–January, the lowest months.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see a Metochus hainanensis?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Metochus hainanensis sightings, Guangzhou ranks 3rd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Zhuhai [Macau] (China, about 10%) and Hong Kong (China, about 10%).
Where does the Metochus hainanensis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Metochus hainanensis is recorded against all the insects logged in Guangzhou (22 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.