What are the chances of seeing a Parathyma ranga in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parathyma ranga sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 868th 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 Parathyma ranga in Hong Kong?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parathyma ranga in Hong Kong on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Parathyma ranga?
Between 10 pm and 1 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Parathyma ranga sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Parathyma ranga?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Parathyma ranga sightings, Hong Kong ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Guangzhou (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Parathyma ranga live in Hong Kong?
Same genus: Parathyma
The closest relatives of the Parathyma ranga that you can see in Hong Kong (genus Parathyma) are Colour Sergeant (about 10%) and Staff Sergeant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Parathyma ranga sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Parathyma ranga is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (7 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.