What are the chances of seeing a Grote's Tussock Moth in Hong Kong?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Grote's Tussock Moth sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 77 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 143rd most-seen of the 1125 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 Grote's Tussock Moth in Hong Kong?
April
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Grote's Tussock Moth in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in March, August and November, the lowest months.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Grote's Tussock Moth?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Grote's Tussock Moth sightings, Hong Kong has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Tuen Mun (China, about 10%) and Shanghai (China, about 10%).
Where does the Grote's Tussock Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Grote's Tussock Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (77 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.