What are the chances of seeing a Holotrichia lata in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Holotrichia lata sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 467th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Holotrichia lata in Hong Kong?
March to May
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Holotrichia lata in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in June to February, the lowest months.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Holotrichia lata?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Holotrichia lata sightings, Hong Kong ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Zhuhai [Macau] (China, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Holotrichia lata live in Hong Kong?
Same family: Scarabaeidae
The closest relatives of the Holotrichia lata that you can see in Hong Kong (family Scarabaeidae, Scarabs) are Euselates magna (about 10%), Anomala russiventris (about 10%) and Oriental Flower Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Holotrichia lata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Holotrichia lata is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (21 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.