What are the chances of seeing an Appolonius crassus in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Appolonius crassus sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 778th most-seen of the 1125 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 an Appolonius crassus in Hong Kong?
March
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Appolonius crassus in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in April to February, the lowest months.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see an Appolonius crassus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Appolonius crassus sightings, Hong Kong ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Guangzhou (China, under 5%).
Where does the Appolonius crassus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Appolonius crassus is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (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.