What are the chances of seeing a Priotyrannus closteroides in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Priotyrannus closteroides sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 506th 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 Priotyrannus closteroides in Hong Kong?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Priotyrannus closteroides in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months. Those are among Hong Kong's wettest months, with about 250 mm of rain a month against 25 mm in December.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Priotyrannus closteroides?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Priotyrannus closteroides sightings, Hong Kong has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Taipei (Taiwan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Priotyrannus closteroides live in Hong Kong?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Priotyrannus closteroides that you can see in Hong Kong (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Mango Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), Citrus Longhorn Beetle (about 10%) and Kapok Longhorned Borer (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Priotyrannus closteroides sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Priotyrannus closteroides is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (17 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.