What are the chances of seeing a Polyrhachis erato in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Polyrhachis erato sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 492nd 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 Polyrhachis erato in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Polyrhachis erato in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Polyrhachis erato?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Polyrhachis erato sightings, Sydney ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Brisbane (Australia, about 10%).
Where does the Polyrhachis erato sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Polyrhachis erato is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (9 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.