What are the chances of seeing a Lycid-Mimicking Moth in Melbourne?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lycid-Mimicking Moth sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 480th 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 Lycid-Mimicking Moth in Melbourne?
February
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lycid-Mimicking Moth in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in March to January, the lowest months.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Lycid-Mimicking Moth?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Lycid-Mimicking Moth sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Lycid-Mimicking Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lycid-Mimicking Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (17 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.