What are the chances of seeing an Olenecamptus taiwanus in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Olenecamptus taiwanus 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 Olenecamptus taiwanus in Tuen Mun?
April–June and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Olenecamptus taiwanus in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in July–September and November–March, the lowest months.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see an Olenecamptus taiwanus?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Olenecamptus taiwanus sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%) and Taipei (Taiwan, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Olenecamptus taiwanus live in Tuen Mun?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Olenecamptus taiwanus that you can see in Tuen Mun (family Cerambycidae, Longhorn Beetles) are Mango Longhorn Beetle (about 10%), Chinaberry Yellow-Banded Longhorn Beetle (about 10%) and Chlorophorus macaumensis (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Olenecamptus taiwanus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Olenecamptus taiwanus 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.