What are the chances of seeing a Ptilomera tigrina in Singapore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ptilomera tigrina sighting in Singapore on a given day, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 428th 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 Ptilomera tigrina in Singapore?
March and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ptilomera tigrina in Singapore on a given day, against under 5% in April–May and July–February, the lowest months.
Is Singapore the best place to see a Ptilomera tigrina?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Ptilomera tigrina sightings, Singapore ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, under 5%) and Tuen Mun (China, under 5%).
Where does the Ptilomera tigrina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ptilomera tigrina is recorded against all the insects logged in Singapore (37 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.