What are the chances of seeing a Colepia rufiventris in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Colepia rufiventris sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 389th 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 Colepia rufiventris in Melbourne?
January and February
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Colepia rufiventris in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in March to December, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Colepia rufiventris?
Between 9 am and noon
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Colepia rufiventris 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 a Colepia rufiventris?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Colepia rufiventris sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%) and Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Colepia rufiventris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Colepia rufiventris is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (24 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.