What are the chances of seeing a Chasmina pulchra in Perth?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chasmina pulchra sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 227th most-seen of the 275 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 Chasmina pulchra in Perth?
January
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chasmina pulchra in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in February to December, the lowest months. That is one of Perth's driest months, with about 20 mm of rain against 130 mm in July.
Is Perth the best place to see a Chasmina pulchra?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Chasmina pulchra sightings, Perth has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%) and Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Chasmina pulchra live in Perth?
Same family: Noctuidae
The closest relatives of the Chasmina pulchra that you can see in Perth (family Noctuidae, Cutworm Moths and Allies) are Brown Cutworm (about 10%), Bogong Moth (about 10%) and Oriental Leafworm Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Chasmina pulchra sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Chasmina pulchra is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (6 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.