What are the chances of seeing a Hemipyrellia ligurriens in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hemipyrellia ligurriens sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1005th 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 a Hemipyrellia ligurriens in Hong Kong?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hemipyrellia ligurriens in Hong Kong on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Hemipyrellia ligurriens?
7th of 8
Of the 8 cities where we can rate Hemipyrellia ligurriens sightings, Hong Kong ranks 7th at under 5%. The best odds are in Xiuying District (China, about 50%), Zhuhai [Macau] (China, about 10%) and Shanghai (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Hemipyrellia ligurriens live in Hong Kong?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Hemipyrellia ligurriens that you can see in Hong Kong (order Diptera, Flies) are Ptecticus aurifer (about 10%), Yellow-Shouldered Hover Fly (about 10%) and Microstylum dux (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Hemipyrellia ligurriens sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hemipyrellia ligurriens is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (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.