What are the chances of seeing an Idaea ptyonopoda in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Idaea ptyonopoda 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 an Idaea ptyonopoda in Tuen Mun?
April to June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Idaea ptyonopoda in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in July 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 an Idaea ptyonopoda?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Idaea ptyonopoda sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Idaea ptyonopoda sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Idaea ptyonopoda 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.