What are the chances of seeing a Rutherglen Bug in Perth?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rutherglen Bug sighting in Perth on a given day, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 124th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Rutherglen Bug in Perth?
December to February
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rutherglen Bug in Perth on a given day, against under 5% in March to November, the lowest months. Those are among Perth's driest months, with about 15 mm of rain a month against 130 mm in July.
What time of day is best to see a Rutherglen Bug?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Rutherglen Bug 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 Rutherglen Bug?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Rutherglen Bug sightings, Perth has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%) and Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Rutherglen Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rutherglen Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Perth (23 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.