What are the chances of seeing an Acheron trux in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Acheron trux sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 276th most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Acheron trux in Tuen Mun?
May
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report an Acheron trux in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in September to March, the lowest months. That is one of Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 230 mm of rain against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see an Acheron trux?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Acheron trux sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Guangzhou (China, under 5%) and Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Acheron trux sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Acheron trux is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (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.