What are the chances of seeing a Tetrathemis hyalina in Sepilok?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tetrathemis hyalina sighting in Sepilok on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 44th most-seen of the 87 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Tetrathemis hyalina in Sepilok?
January
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Tetrathemis hyalina in Sepilok on a given day, against under 5% in March, June–July and November–December, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Tetrathemis hyalina?
Between noon and 3 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Tetrathemis hyalina sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Sepilok the best place to see a Tetrathemis hyalina?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Tetrathemis hyalina sightings, Sepilok has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Khao Sok National Park (Thailand, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Tetrathemis hyalina live in Sepilok?
Same family: Libellulidae
The closest relatives of the Tetrathemis hyalina that you can see in Sepilok (family Libellulidae, Skimmers) are Treehugger (about 30%), Common Parasol (about 30%) and Orange Skimmer (about 30%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Tetrathemis hyalina sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tetrathemis hyalina is recorded against all the insects logged in Sepilok (12 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.