What are the chances of seeing a Citrus Gall Wasp in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Citrus Gall Wasp sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 441st 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 Citrus Gall Wasp in Melbourne?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Citrus Gall Wasp in Melbourne on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Citrus Gall Wasp?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Citrus Gall Wasp sightings, Melbourne ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Perth (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Citrus Gall Wasp live in Melbourne?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Citrus Gall Wasp that you can see in Melbourne (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Banded Sugar Ant (about 20%), Inch Ant (about 20%) and German Yellowjacket (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Citrus Gall Wasp sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Citrus Gall Wasp is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (19 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.