What are the chances of seeing a Clown Bug in Perth?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Clown Bug sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 254th 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 Clown Bug in Perth?
February
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Clown Bug in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in March to January, the lowest months. That is one of Perth's driest months, with about 15 mm of rain against 130 mm in July.
Is Perth the best place to see a Clown Bug?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Clown Bug sightings, Perth ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Brisbane (Australia, about 10%).
Where does the Clown Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Clown Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (5 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.