What are the chances of seeing a Macroscytus brunneus in Tel Aviv?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Macroscytus brunneus sighting in Tel Aviv on a given day, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 65th most-seen of the 264 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 Macroscytus brunneus in Tel Aviv?
July to September
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Macroscytus brunneus in Tel Aviv on a given day, against under 5% in January and October–November, the lowest months. Those are among Tel Aviv's driest months, with almost no rain against 90 mm in January.
What time of day is best to see a Macroscytus brunneus?
Between 10 pm and 1 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Macroscytus brunneus sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Tel Aviv the best place to see a Macroscytus brunneus?
Yes
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Macroscytus brunneus sightings, Tel Aviv has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Athens (Greece, about 10%) and Barcelona (Spain, under 5%).
Where does the Macroscytus brunneus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Macroscytus brunneus is recorded against all the insects logged in Tel Aviv (28 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.