What are the chances of seeing a Polyrhachis semiaurata in Sydney?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Polyrhachis semiaurata sighting in Sydney on a given day, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 335th 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 semiaurata in Sydney?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Polyrhachis semiaurata in Sydney on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
What time of day is best to see a Polyrhachis semiaurata?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Polyrhachis semiaurata sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Sydney the best place to see a Polyrhachis semiaurata?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Polyrhachis semiaurata sightings, Sydney has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Brisbane (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Polyrhachis semiaurata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Polyrhachis semiaurata is recorded against all the insects logged in Sydney (19 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.