What are the chances of seeing a Dysdercus poecilus in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dysdercus poecilus sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 394th most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Dysdercus poecilus in Tuen Mun?
April to July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dysdercus poecilus in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in August to March, the lowest months. Those are among Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 210 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Dysdercus poecilus?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Dysdercus poecilus sightings, Tuen Mun ranks 3rd at about 10%. The best odds are in Davao City (Philippines, about 30%) and Tasikmalaya (Indonesia, about 10%).
Where does the Dysdercus poecilus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Dysdercus poecilus is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (7 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.