What are the chances of seeing a Microstylum oberthurii in Taichung?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Microstylum oberthurii sighting in Taichung on a given day, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 64th most-seen of the 197 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Microstylum oberthurii in Taichung?
June and July
In those months about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Microstylum oberthurii in Taichung on a given day, against under 5% in September to May, the lowest months. Those are among Taichung's wettest months, with about 260 mm of rain a month against 40 mm in December.
What time of day is best to see a Microstylum oberthurii?
Between 1 and 4 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Microstylum oberthurii sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Taichung the best place to see a Microstylum oberthurii?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Microstylum oberthurii sightings, Taichung has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Taipei (Taiwan, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Microstylum oberthurii live in Taichung?
Same order: Diptera
The closest relatives of the Microstylum oberthurii that you can see in Taichung (order Diptera, Flies) are Black Soldier Fly (about 20%), Bathroom Moth Fly (about 10%) and Oriental Fruit Fly (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Microstylum oberthurii sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Microstylum oberthurii is recorded against all the insects logged in Taichung (17 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.