What are the chances of seeing a Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee in Brisbane?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee sighting in Brisbane on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 601st most-seen of the 1083 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 Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee in Brisbane?
February and September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee in Brisbane on a given day, against under 5% in March–August and October–January, the lowest months.
Is Brisbane the best place to see a Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee sightings, Brisbane has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Melbourne (Australia, under 5%) and Sydney (Australia, under 5%).
Where does the Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Primrose-Spotted Masked Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Brisbane (13 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.