What are the chances of seeing a Technomyrmex brunneus in Hong Kong?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Technomyrmex brunneus sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 925th 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 Technomyrmex brunneus in Hong Kong?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Technomyrmex brunneus in Hong Kong on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Hong Kong the best place to see a Technomyrmex brunneus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Technomyrmex brunneus sightings, Hong Kong ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Taipei (Taiwan, under 5%) and Guangzhou (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Technomyrmex brunneus live in Hong Kong?
Same family: Formicidae
The closest relatives of the Technomyrmex brunneus that you can see in Hong Kong (family Formicidae, Ants) are Asian Weaver Ant (about 30%), Nicobar Carpenter Ant (about 10%) and Yellow Crazy Ant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Technomyrmex brunneus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Technomyrmex brunneus is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (8 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.