What are the chances of seeing a Striped Mosquito in Great Otway National Park?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Striped Mosquito sighting in Great Otway National Park on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 369th most-seen of the 418 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 Striped Mosquito in Great Otway National Park?
May, August, October and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Striped Mosquito in Great Otway National Park on a given day, against under 5% in January–April, June–July, September and November, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Striped Mosquito?
Between 8 and 11 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Striped Mosquito 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 Great Otway National Park the best place to see a Striped Mosquito?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Striped Mosquito sightings, Great Otway National Park ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Blue Mountains National Park (Australia, about 10%).
Where does the Striped Mosquito sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Striped Mosquito is recorded against all the insects logged in Great Otway National Park (5 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.