What are the chances of seeing a Pseudomictis distinctus in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pseudomictis distinctus 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 Pseudomictis distinctus in Tuen Mun?
March and May–July
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pseudomictis distinctus in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in April and August–February, the lowest months. Those are among Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 200 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Pseudomictis distinctus?
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Pseudomictis distinctus sightings, Tuen Mun ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Pseudomictis distinctus live in Tuen Mun?
Same family: Coreidae
The closest relatives of the Pseudomictis distinctus that you can see in Tuen Mun (family Coreidae, Leaf-footed Bugs) are Homoeocerus unipunctatus (about 10%), Mictis gallina (about 10%) and Sweet Potato Bug (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Pseudomictis distinctus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Pseudomictis distinctus 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.