What are the chances of seeing a Scolia superciliaris in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia superciliaris sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 318th 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 Scolia superciliaris in Tuen Mun?
June to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scolia superciliaris in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in October to May, the lowest months. Those are among Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 220 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Scolia superciliaris?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Scolia superciliaris sightings, Tuen Mun ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Shanghai (China, about 10%).
Where does the Scolia superciliaris sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Scolia superciliaris is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (10 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.