What are the chances of seeing an Erioderus hirtus in Garden Route National Park?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Erioderus hirtus sighting in Garden Route National Park on a given day, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 121st most-seen of the 298 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 an Erioderus hirtus in Garden Route National Park?
November to March
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Erioderus hirtus in Garden Route National Park on a given day, against under 5% in April to October, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see an Erioderus hirtus?
Between 8 and 11 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Erioderus hirtus sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Garden Route National Park the best place to see an Erioderus hirtus?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Erioderus hirtus sightings, Garden Route National Park has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Table Mountain National Park (South Africa, under 5%).
Where does the Erioderus hirtus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Erioderus hirtus is recorded against all the insects logged in Garden Route National Park (15 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.