What are the chances of seeing a Hemipyrellia ligurriens in Taipei?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hemipyrellia ligurriens sighting in Taipei on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 455th 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 Hemipyrellia ligurriens in Taipei?
June and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hemipyrellia ligurriens in Taipei on a given day, against under 5% in July and September–May, the lowest months. Those are among Taipei's wettest months, with about 270 mm of rain a month against 90 mm in February.
Is Taipei the best place to see a Hemipyrellia ligurriens?
5th of 8
Of the 8 cities where we can rate Hemipyrellia ligurriens sightings, Taipei ranks 5th at under 5%. The best odds are in Xiuying District (China, about 50%), Zhuhai [Macau] (China, about 10%) and Shanghai (China, under 5%).
Where does the Hemipyrellia ligurriens sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hemipyrellia ligurriens is recorded against all the insects logged in Taipei (13 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.