What are the chances of seeing an Austrocarea iocephala in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Austrocarea iocephala sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 13 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 Austrocarea iocephala in Melbourne?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Austrocarea iocephala in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see an Austrocarea iocephala?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Austrocarea iocephala 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 Austrocarea iocephala?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Austrocarea iocephala sightings, Melbourne ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Perth (Australia, under 5%) and Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Austrocarea iocephala sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Austrocarea iocephala is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (13 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.