What are the chances of seeing a Liacos erythrosoma in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Liacos erythrosoma sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 174th most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Liacos erythrosoma in Tuen Mun?
February and August–September
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Liacos erythrosoma in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in January and October–November, the lowest months.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Liacos erythrosoma?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Liacos erythrosoma sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, about 10%) and Guangzhou (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Liacos erythrosoma live in Tuen Mun?
Same family: Scoliidae
The closest relatives of the Liacos erythrosoma that you can see in Tuen Mun (family Scoliidae, Scoliid Wasps) are Campsomeris phalerata (about 10%), Campsomeriella collaris (about 10%) and Scolia superciliaris (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Liacos erythrosoma sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Liacos erythrosoma is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (27 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.