What are the chances of seeing a Ricanoptera fenestrata in Kuala Lumpur?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ricanoptera fenestrata sighting in Kuala Lumpur on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 273rd most-seen of the 323 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 Ricanoptera fenestrata in Kuala Lumpur?
March, July and October–November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ricanoptera fenestrata in Kuala Lumpur on a given day, against under 5% in April–June, August–September and December–February, the lowest months.
Is Kuala Lumpur the best place to see a Ricanoptera fenestrata?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ricanoptera fenestrata sightings, Kuala Lumpur ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Singapore (Singapore, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ricanoptera fenestrata live in Kuala Lumpur?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Ricanoptera fenestrata that you can see in Kuala Lumpur (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Orange Sharpshooter (about 20%), Giant Shield Bug (about 10%) and Cosmolestes picticeps (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Ricanoptera fenestrata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ricanoptera fenestrata is recorded against all the insects logged in Kuala Lumpur (5 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.