What are the chances of seeing a Polistes brunus in Ho Chi Minh City?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Polistes brunus sighting in Ho Chi Minh City on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 91st most-seen of the 121 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Polistes brunus in Ho Chi Minh City?
July
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Polistes brunus in Ho Chi Minh City on a given day, against under 5% in January, March–June and October–November, the lowest months. That is one of Ho Chi Minh City's wettest months, with about 210 mm of rain against 5 mm in February.
Is Ho Chi Minh City the best place to see a Polistes brunus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Polistes brunus sightings, Ho Chi Minh City has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Bangkok (Thailand, under 5%).
Where does the Polistes brunus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Polistes brunus is recorded against all the insects logged in Ho Chi Minh City (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.