What are the chances of seeing a Plusiopalpa adrasta in Kochi?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plusiopalpa adrasta sighting in Kochi on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 335th most-seen of the 428 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 Plusiopalpa adrasta in Kochi?
June, August, October and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plusiopalpa adrasta in Kochi on a given day, against under 5% in January–May, July, September and November, the lowest months. Those are among Kochi's wettest months, with about 310 mm of rain a month against 15 mm in January.
Is Kochi the best place to see a Plusiopalpa adrasta?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Plusiopalpa adrasta sightings, Kochi ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Tuen Mun (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Plusiopalpa adrasta live in Kochi?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Plusiopalpa adrasta that you can see in Kochi (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Indian Lily Moth (about 10%), Oriental Leafworm Moth (about 10%) and Eublemma roseana (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Plusiopalpa adrasta sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Plusiopalpa adrasta is recorded against all the insects logged in Kochi (6 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.