What are the chances of seeing a Black Bush Earwig in Pretoria?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black Bush Earwig sighting in Pretoria on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 225th most-seen of the 274 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 Black Bush Earwig in Pretoria?
February, April and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black Bush Earwig in Pretoria on a given day, against under 5% in March, May–July and September–January, the lowest months.
Is Pretoria the best place to see a Black Bush Earwig?
Yes
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Black Bush Earwig sightings, Pretoria has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Hyderabad (India, under 5%) and Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Black Bush Earwig sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Black Bush Earwig is recorded against all the insects logged in Pretoria (5 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.