What are the chances of seeing a Ptilomera tigrina in Tuen Mun?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ptilomera tigrina sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 441st 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 a Ptilomera tigrina in Tuen Mun?
January–February, April, June and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ptilomera tigrina in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in March, May, July–September and November–December, the lowest months.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Ptilomera tigrina?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Ptilomera tigrina sightings, Tuen Mun ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Ptilomera tigrina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Ptilomera tigrina is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (6 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.