What are the chances of seeing a Notoncus gilberti in Perth?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Notoncus gilberti 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 Notoncus gilberti in Perth?
June and August–October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Notoncus gilberti in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in July and November–May, the lowest months. Those are among Perth's wettest months, with about 80 mm of rain a month against 10 mm in December.
Is Perth the best place to see a Notoncus gilberti?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Notoncus gilberti sightings, Perth has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Notoncus gilberti live in Perth?
Same family: Formicidae
The closest relatives of the Notoncus gilberti that you can see in Perth (family Formicidae, Ants) are Green-Head Ant (about 20%), African Big-Headed Ant (about 10%) and Camponotus chalceus (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Notoncus gilberti sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Notoncus gilberti 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.