What are the chances of seeing an Amorbus rubiginosus in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Amorbus rubiginosus sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 558th most-seen of the 875 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 an Amorbus rubiginosus in Melbourne?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Amorbus rubiginosus in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Melbourne the best place to see an Amorbus rubiginosus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Amorbus rubiginosus sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Amorbus rubiginosus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Amorbus rubiginosus is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (15 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.