What are the chances of seeing a Eustenogaster nigra in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eustenogaster nigra sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 336th 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 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Eustenogaster nigra in Tuen Mun?
April and June–August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eustenogaster nigra in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in May and September–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 Eustenogaster nigra?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Eustenogaster nigra sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%) and Guangzhou (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Eustenogaster nigra live in Tuen Mun?
Same family: Vespidae
The closest relatives of the Eustenogaster nigra that you can see in Tuen Mun (family Vespidae, Hornets, Paper Wasps, Potter Wasps, and Allies) are Black Shield Hornet (about 20%), Yellow-Legged Hornet (about 20%) and Lesser Banded Hornet (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Eustenogaster nigra sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eustenogaster nigra is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (9 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.