What are the chances of seeing a Ptilomera tigrina in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ptilomera tigrina sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 407th 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 Ptilomera tigrina in Hong Kong?
March–April and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ptilomera tigrina in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in May–September and November–February, the lowest months.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Ptilomera tigrina?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Ptilomera tigrina sightings, Hong Kong has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tuen Mun (China, under 5%) and Singapore (Singapore, under 5%).
Where does the Ptilomera tigrina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ptilomera tigrina is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (22 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.