What are the chances of seeing a Machaerothrix salticidus in Bengaluru?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Machaerothrix salticidus 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 Machaerothrix salticidus in Bengaluru?
November
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Machaerothrix salticidus in Bengaluru on a given day, against under 5% in December to October, the lowest months.
Is Bengaluru the best place to see a Machaerothrix salticidus?
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Machaerothrix salticidus sightings, Bengaluru ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kochi (India, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Machaerothrix salticidus live in Bengaluru?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Machaerothrix salticidus that you can see in Bengaluru (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Asian Weaver Ant (about 40%), Giant Honey Bee (about 30%) and Asian Honey Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Machaerothrix salticidus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Machaerothrix salticidus 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.