What are the chances of seeing a Cryptocephalus irroratus in Singapore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cryptocephalus irroratus sighting in Singapore on a given day, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 501st most-seen of the 1045 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Cryptocephalus irroratus in Singapore?
November
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cryptocephalus irroratus in Singapore on a given day, against under 5% in December to October, the lowest months. That is one of Singapore's wettest months, with about 280 mm of rain against 100 mm in February.
Is Singapore the best place to see a Cryptocephalus irroratus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Cryptocephalus irroratus sightings, Singapore ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Miami (United States, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Cryptocephalus irroratus live in Singapore?
Same family: Chrysomelidae
The closest relatives of the Cryptocephalus irroratus that you can see in Singapore (family Chrysomelidae, Leaf Beetles) are Baliosus pectoralis (about 10%), Gonophora pulchella (about 10%) and Sweetpotato Leaf Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Cryptocephalus irroratus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cryptocephalus irroratus is recorded against all the insects logged in Singapore (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.