What are the chances of seeing a Stenosmylus stenopterus in Melbourne?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Stenosmylus stenopterus sighting in Melbourne on a given day, based on 78 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 178th 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 Stenosmylus stenopterus in Melbourne?
April
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Stenosmylus stenopterus in Melbourne on a given day, against under 5% in June to February, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Stenosmylus stenopterus?
Between 7 and 10 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Stenosmylus stenopterus sightings with a recorded time, and about half of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Melbourne the best place to see a Stenosmylus stenopterus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Stenosmylus stenopterus sightings, Melbourne has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Stenosmylus stenopterus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Stenosmylus stenopterus is recorded against all the insects logged in Melbourne (78 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.