What are the chances of seeing an Olbonoma triptycha in Melbourne?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Olbonoma triptycha sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 94 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 162nd most-seen of the 875 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Olbonoma triptycha in Melbourne?
November to April
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Olbonoma triptycha in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in May to October, the lowest months.
Is Melbourne the best place to see an Olbonoma triptycha?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Olbonoma triptycha sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Olbonoma triptycha live in Melbourne?
Same family: Oecophoridae
The closest relatives of the Olbonoma triptycha that you can see in Melbourne (family Oecophoridae, Concealer Moths) are Tachystola hemisema (about 10%) and Philobota protecta (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Olbonoma triptycha sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Olbonoma triptycha is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (94 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.