What are the chances of seeing a Ring-Shaped Longhorn in Guangzhou?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ring-Shaped Longhorn sighting in Guangzhou on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 390th 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 a Ring-Shaped Longhorn in Guangzhou?
May
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ring-Shaped Longhorn in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in June to April, the lowest months. That is one of Guangzhou's wettest months, with about 280 mm of rain against 30 mm in December.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see a Ring-Shaped Longhorn?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ring-Shaped Longhorn sightings, Guangzhou has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ring-Shaped Longhorn live in Guangzhou?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Ring-Shaped Longhorn that you can see in Guangzhou (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Mango Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), Kapok Longhorned Borer (about 10%) and Citrus Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Ring-Shaped Longhorn sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ring-Shaped Longhorn is recorded against all the insects logged in Guangzhou (6 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.