What are the chances of seeing a Hyalopeplus loriae in Perth?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hyalopeplus loriae sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 137th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Hyalopeplus loriae in Perth?
November to April
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hyalopeplus loriae in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in May to October, the lowest months. Those are among Perth's driest months, with about 20 mm of rain a month against 130 mm in July.
Is Perth the best place to see a Hyalopeplus loriae?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hyalopeplus loriae sightings, Perth has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Hyalopeplus loriae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hyalopeplus loriae is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (13 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.