What are the chances of seeing a Ricanoptera fenestrata in Singapore?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ricanoptera fenestrata sighting in Singapore on a given day, based on 48 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 377th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Ricanoptera fenestrata in Singapore?
April and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ricanoptera fenestrata in Singapore on a given day, against under 5% in May–June and August–March, the lowest months.
Is Singapore the best place to see a Ricanoptera fenestrata?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Ricanoptera fenestrata sightings, Singapore has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Ricanoptera fenestrata live in Singapore?
Same family: Ricaniidae
The closest relatives of the Ricanoptera fenestrata that you can see in Singapore (family Ricaniidae, Ricaniid Planthoppers) are Ricanula pulverosa (about 10%), Pochazia sinuata (about 10%) and Black Planthopper (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Ricanoptera fenestrata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ricanoptera fenestrata is recorded against all the insects logged in Singapore (48 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.