What are the chances of seeing a Disappearing Grasshopper in Hobart?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Disappearing Grasshopper sighting in Hobart on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 32nd most-seen of the 42 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 Disappearing Grasshopper in Hobart?
February–May and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Disappearing Grasshopper in Hobart on a given day, against under 5% in June–September and November–January, the lowest months.
Is Hobart the best place to see a Disappearing Grasshopper?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Disappearing Grasshopper sightings, Hobart has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Disappearing Grasshopper sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Disappearing Grasshopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Hobart (5 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.