What are the chances of seeing an Olenecamptus taiwanus in Taipei?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Olenecamptus taiwanus sighting in Taipei on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 520th 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 Olenecamptus taiwanus in Taipei?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Olenecamptus taiwanus in Taipei on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Taipei the best place to see an Olenecamptus taiwanus?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Olenecamptus taiwanus sightings, Taipei ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Tuen Mun (China, about 10%) and Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Olenecamptus taiwanus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Olenecamptus taiwanus is recorded against all the insects logged in Taipei (10 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.