What are the chances of seeing an Eretmocera impactella in Bengaluru?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Eretmocera impactella sighting in Bengaluru on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 395th most-seen of the 477 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 an Eretmocera impactella in Bengaluru?
March and May
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Eretmocera impactella in Bengaluru on a given day, against under 5% in April and June–February, the lowest months.
Is Bengaluru the best place to see an Eretmocera impactella?
12th of 13
Of the 13 cities where we can rate Eretmocera impactella sightings, Bengaluru ranks 12th at under 5%. The best odds are in Prayagraj (India, about 20%), Kolkata (India, about 10%) and Kaohsiung (Taiwan, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Eretmocera impactella live in Bengaluru?
Same order: Lepidoptera
The closest relatives of the Eretmocera impactella that you can see in Bengaluru (order Lepidoptera, Butterflies and Moths) are Common Mormon Swallowtail (about 40%), Common Evening Brown (about 30%) and Common Castor Butterfly (about 30%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Eretmocera impactella sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Eretmocera impactella is recorded against all the insects logged in Bengaluru (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.