What are the chances of seeing a Hoplostega ochroma in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hoplostega ochroma sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 666th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Hoplostega ochroma in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hoplostega ochroma in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Hoplostega ochroma?
Between 8 and 11 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Hoplostega ochroma sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Hoplostega ochroma?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Hoplostega ochroma sightings, Sydney ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Melbourne (Australia, under 5%) and Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Hoplostega ochroma sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hoplostega ochroma is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (6 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.