What are the chances of seeing a Platerodrilus ruficollis in Kuala Lumpur?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Platerodrilus ruficollis sighting in Kuala Lumpur on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 201st most-seen of the 323 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 Platerodrilus ruficollis in Kuala Lumpur?
February, April–May, September and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Platerodrilus ruficollis in Kuala Lumpur on a given day, against under 5% in January, March, June–August and October–November, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Platerodrilus ruficollis?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Platerodrilus ruficollis sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Kuala Lumpur the best place to see a Platerodrilus ruficollis?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Platerodrilus ruficollis sightings, Kuala Lumpur has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Singapore (Singapore, under 5%).
Where does the Platerodrilus ruficollis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Platerodrilus ruficollis is recorded against all the insects logged in Kuala Lumpur (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.