What are the chances of seeing a Hemipepsis sogdiana in Taipei?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hemipepsis sogdiana sighting in Taipei on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 473rd most-seen of the 765 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 Hemipepsis sogdiana in Taipei?
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hemipepsis sogdiana in Taipei on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months. That is one of Taipei's wettest months, with about 240 mm of rain against 90 mm in February.
Is Taipei the best place to see a Hemipepsis sogdiana?
3rd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Hemipepsis sogdiana sightings, Taipei ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Nanjing (China, about 10%) and Shanghai (China, about 10%).
Where does the Hemipepsis sogdiana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hemipepsis sogdiana is recorded against all the insects logged in Taipei (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.