What are the chances of seeing an Amorbus atomarius in Melbourne?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Amorbus atomarius sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 143 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 99th most-seen of the 875 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Amorbus atomarius in Melbourne?
September and December–May
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Amorbus atomarius in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in June–August and October–November, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Amorbus atomarius?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Amorbus atomarius sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Melbourne the best place to see an Amorbus atomarius?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Amorbus atomarius sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Sydney (Australia, about 10%) and Brisbane (Australia, about 10%).
Where does the Amorbus atomarius sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Amorbus atomarius is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (143 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.