What are the chances of seeing a Homoeocerus relatus in Bengaluru?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Homoeocerus relatus sighting in Bengaluru on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 433rd 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 a Homoeocerus relatus in Bengaluru?
October
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Homoeocerus relatus in Bengaluru on a given day, against under 5% in November to September, the lowest months. That is one of Bengaluru's wettest months, with about 140 mm of rain against almost none in January.
Is Bengaluru the best place to see a Homoeocerus relatus?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Homoeocerus relatus sightings, Bengaluru ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Mumbai (India, about 10%) and Kochi (India, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Homoeocerus relatus live in Bengaluru?
Same order: Hemiptera
The closest relatives of the Homoeocerus relatus that you can see in Bengaluru (order Hemiptera, True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies) are Ferguson Squathopper (about 20%), Indian Cotton Stainer (about 10%) and Huechys beata (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Homoeocerus relatus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Homoeocerus relatus is recorded against all the insects logged in Bengaluru (5 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.