What are the chances of seeing a Trichogomphus mongol in Guangzhou?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Trichogomphus mongol 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 a Trichogomphus mongol in Guangzhou?
August
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Trichogomphus mongol in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in September to July, the lowest months. That is one of Guangzhou's wettest months, with about 230 mm of rain against 30 mm in December.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see a Trichogomphus mongol?
3rd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Trichogomphus mongol sightings, Guangzhou ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Guiyang (China, about 40%) and Hangzhou (China, about 20%).
Which relatives of the Trichogomphus mongol live in Guangzhou?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Trichogomphus mongol that you can see in Guangzhou (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Euselates magna (about 10%), Oriental Flower Beetle (about 10%) and Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Trichogomphus mongol sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Trichogomphus mongol 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.