What are the chances of seeing an Odontomyia decipiens in Perth?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Odontomyia decipiens sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 206th 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 an Odontomyia decipiens in Perth?
November and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Odontomyia decipiens in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in January 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 an Odontomyia decipiens?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Odontomyia decipiens sightings, Perth ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Odontomyia decipiens live in Perth?
Same family: Stratiomyidae
The closest relatives of the Odontomyia decipiens that you can see in Perth (family Stratiomyidae, Soldier Flies) are Garden Soldier Fly (about 10%) and Black Soldier Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Odontomyia decipiens sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Odontomyia decipiens is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (7 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.