What are the chances of seeing a Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee in Bangkok?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee sighting in Bangkok on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 203rd most-seen of the 245 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee in Bangkok?
May and June
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee in Bangkok on a given day, against under 5% in July to April, the lowest months. Those are among Bangkok's wettest months, with about 160 mm of rain a month against 10 mm in December.
Is Bangkok the best place to see a Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee?
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee sightings, Bangkok ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Singapore (Singapore, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee live in Bangkok?
Same family: Apidae
The closest relatives of the Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee that you can see in Bangkok (family Apidae, Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, and Allies) are Giant Honey Bee (about 20%), Red Dwarf Honey Bee (about 20%) and Asian Honey Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Himalayan Cloak-And-Dagger Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Bangkok (6 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.