What are the chances of seeing a Lycid-Mimicking Moth in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lycid-Mimicking Moth sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 431st 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 Lycid-Mimicking Moth in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lycid-Mimicking Moth in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Lycid-Mimicking Moth?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Lycid-Mimicking Moth sightings, Sydney ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Lycid-Mimicking Moth sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lycid-Mimicking Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (12 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.