What are the chances of seeing a Gumleaf Katydid in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gumleaf Katydid sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 57 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 226th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Gumleaf Katydid in Melbourne?
November and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gumleaf Katydid in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in January to October, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Gumleaf Katydid?
Between 7 and 10 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Gumleaf Katydid sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Gumleaf Katydid?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Gumleaf Katydid sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Gumleaf Katydid sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Gumleaf Katydid is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (57 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.