What are the chances of seeing a Miotopus richardsae in Egmont National Park?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Miotopus richardsae sighting in Egmont National Park on a given day, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 21st most-seen of the 191 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Miotopus richardsae in Egmont National Park?
April–May, July and October
In those months about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Miotopus richardsae in Egmont National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March, June, August and December, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Miotopus richardsae?
Between 8 and 11 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Miotopus richardsae sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Is Egmont National Park the best place to see a Miotopus richardsae?
Yes
Of the 3 parks where we can rate Miotopus richardsae sightings, Egmont National Park has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Rakiura National Park (New Zealand, about 10%) and Fiordland National Park (New Zealand, about 10%).
Where does the Miotopus richardsae sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Miotopus richardsae is recorded against all the insects logged in Egmont National Park (26 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), 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.