What are the chances of seeing a Cryptocheilus octomaculatus in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cryptocheilus octomaculatus sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 47 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 186th most-seen of the 742 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 Cryptocheilus octomaculatus in Sydney?
November to March
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cryptocheilus octomaculatus in Sydney on a given day, against under 5% in April to October, the lowest months.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Cryptocheilus octomaculatus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Cryptocheilus octomaculatus sightings, Sydney has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Perth (Australia, under 5%) and Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Cryptocheilus octomaculatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cryptocheilus octomaculatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (47 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.