What are the chances of seeing a Ptecticus longipennis in Singapore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ptecticus longipennis sighting in Singapore on a given day, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 432nd 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 Ptecticus longipennis in Singapore?
July and November–December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ptecticus longipennis in Singapore on a given day, against under 5% in January–June and August–October, the lowest months.
Is Singapore the best place to see a Ptecticus longipennis?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ptecticus longipennis sightings, Singapore ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia, about 10%).
Where does the Ptecticus longipennis sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ptecticus longipennis is recorded against all the insects logged in Singapore (38 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.