What are the chances of seeing a Thyrassia penangae in Shanghai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Thyrassia penangae sighting in Shanghai on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 64th 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 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Thyrassia penangae in Shanghai?
July
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Thyrassia penangae in Shanghai on a given day, against under 5% in November to April, the lowest months.
Is Shanghai the best place to see a Thyrassia penangae?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Thyrassia penangae sightings, Shanghai has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Nanjing (China, about 10%) and Tuen Mun (China, under 5%).
Where does the Thyrassia penangae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Thyrassia penangae is recorded against all the insects logged in Shanghai (24 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.