What are the chances of seeing a Brentiscerus putoni in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brentiscerus putoni sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 619th 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 a Brentiscerus putoni in Melbourne?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brentiscerus putoni in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Brentiscerus putoni?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Brentiscerus putoni sightings, Melbourne ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Brentiscerus putoni sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Brentiscerus putoni is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (11 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.