What are the chances of seeing a Stromatium longicorne in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Stromatium longicorne sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 260th 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 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Stromatium longicorne in Tuen Mun?
May
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Stromatium longicorne in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months. That is one of Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 230 mm of rain against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Stromatium longicorne?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Stromatium longicorne sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%) and Guangzhou (China, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Stromatium longicorne live in Tuen Mun?
Same family: Cerambycidae
The closest relatives of the Stromatium longicorne 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 Stromatium longicorne sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Stromatium longicorne is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (14 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.