What are the chances of seeing an Ochrophlebia cafra in Pretoria?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Ochrophlebia cafra 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 an Ochrophlebia cafra in Pretoria?
September to November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Ochrophlebia cafra in Pretoria on a given day, against under 5% in December to August, the lowest months.
Is Pretoria the best place to see an Ochrophlebia cafra?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ochrophlebia cafra sightings, Pretoria has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Durban (South Africa, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ochrophlebia cafra live in Pretoria?
Same family: Pyrgomorphidae
The closest relatives of the Ochrophlebia cafra that you can see in Pretoria (family Pyrgomorphidae, Gaudy Grasshoppers) are Green Milkweed Locust (about 20%), Elegant Grasshopper (about 20%) and Koppie Foam Grasshopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Ochrophlebia cafra sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ochrophlebia cafra 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.