What are the chances of seeing a Mutilla oculata in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mutilla oculata sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 260th 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 a Mutilla oculata in Tuen Mun?
August
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mutilla oculata in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in October 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 a Mutilla oculata?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Mutilla oculata sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%) and Beijing (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Mutilla oculata live in Tuen Mun?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Mutilla oculata that you can see in Tuen Mun (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Asian Honey Bee (about 30%), Rich Spiny Sugar Ant (about 30%) and Asian Weaver Ant (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Mutilla oculata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Mutilla oculata is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (13 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.