Astictopterus jama
In 3 days ~30% in a week ~50%
Astictopterus jama, the forest hopper or coon, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Southeast Asia. The larvae feed on Miscanthus sinensis. Wikipedia →
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With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Forest Hopper sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 100 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 120th most-seen of the 1125 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
July
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Forest Hopper in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in November to February, the lowest months. That is one of Hong Kong's wettest months, with about 190 mm of rain against 25 mm in December.
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Forest Hopper sightings, Hong Kong ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Dhaka (Bangladesh, about 10%).
Same family: Hesperiidae
The closest relatives of the Forest Hopper that you can see in Hong Kong (family Hesperiidae, Skippers) are Indian Palm Bob (about 10%), Formosan Swift (about 10%) and Pale Awlet (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Forest Hopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (100 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.
