What are the chances of seeing a Couchgrass Webworm in Perth?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Couchgrass Webworm sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 130 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 16th most-seen of the 275 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Couchgrass Webworm in Perth?
January
In that month about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Couchgrass Webworm in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in July, the lowest month. That is one of Perth's driest months, with about 20 mm of rain against 130 mm in July.
What time of day is best to see a Couchgrass Webworm?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Couchgrass Webworm sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Perth the best place to see a Couchgrass Webworm?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Couchgrass Webworm sightings, Perth has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Couchgrass Webworm sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Couchgrass Webworm is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (130 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.