What are the chances of seeing an Indian Cockroach in Taipei?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Indian Cockroach 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 an Indian Cockroach in Taipei?
June and July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Indian Cockroach in Taipei on a given day, against under 5% in August to May, the lowest months.
Is Taipei the best place to see an Indian Cockroach?
16th of 17
Of the 17 cities where we can rate Indian Cockroach sightings, Taipei ranks 16th at under 5%. The best odds are in Xiuying District (China, about 20%), Davao City (Philippines, about 20%) and Manila (Philippines, about 20%).
Where does the Indian Cockroach sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Indian Cockroach 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.