What are the chances of seeing a Scolia superciliaris in Hong Kong?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia superciliaris sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 342nd 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Scolia superciliaris in Hong Kong?
June to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia superciliaris in Hong Kong on a given day, against under 5% in October to May, the lowest months. Those are among Hong Kong's wettest months, with about 210 mm of rain a month against 25 mm in December.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Scolia superciliaris?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Scolia superciliaris sightings, Hong Kong ranks 3rd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Shanghai (China, about 10%) and Tuen Mun (China, about 10%).
Where does the Scolia superciliaris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scolia superciliaris is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (29 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.