What are the chances of seeing a Mallada tripunctatus in Perth?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mallada tripunctatus sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 87th most-seen of the 275 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Mallada tripunctatus in Perth?
December
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mallada tripunctatus in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in March–July and November, the lowest months. That is one of Perth's driest months, with about 10 mm of rain against 130 mm in July.
Is Perth the best place to see a Mallada tripunctatus?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Mallada tripunctatus sightings, Perth has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Mallada tripunctatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Mallada tripunctatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (27 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.