What are the chances of seeing a Liacos erythrosoma in Hong Kong?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Liacos erythrosoma sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 250th 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 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Liacos erythrosoma in Hong Kong?
March to November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Liacos erythrosoma in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in December to February, the lowest months.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Liacos erythrosoma?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Liacos erythrosoma sightings, Hong Kong ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Tuen Mun (China, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Liacos erythrosoma live in Hong Kong?
Same family: Scoliidae
The closest relatives of the Liacos erythrosoma that you can see in Hong Kong (family Scoliidae, Scoliid Wasps) are Campsomeris phalerata (about 10%) and Scolia superciliaris (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Liacos erythrosoma sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Liacos erythrosoma is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (40 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.