What are the chances of seeing a Scolia binotata in Tuen Mun?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia binotata 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 Scolia binotata in Tuen Mun?
June–August and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia binotata in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in September and November–May, the lowest months. Those are among Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 190 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Scolia binotata?
3rd of 5
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Scolia binotata sightings, Tuen Mun ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Kaohsiung (Taiwan, about 10%) and Bangkok (Thailand, under 5%).
Where does the Scolia binotata sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scolia binotata 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.