What are the chances of seeing a Sastrapada robustoides in Shanghai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sastrapada robustoides sighting in Shanghai on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 127th most-seen of the 215 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 Sastrapada robustoides in Shanghai?
February
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sastrapada robustoides in Shanghai on a given day, against under 5% in March–May, July and October–January, the lowest months.
Is Shanghai the best place to see a Sastrapada robustoides?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Sastrapada robustoides sightings, Shanghai has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Guangzhou (China, under 5%) and Taipei (Taiwan, under 5%).
Where does the Sastrapada robustoides sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sastrapada robustoides is recorded against all the insects logged in Shanghai (10 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.