What are the chances of seeing a Black Orchid Bee in Cali?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black Orchid Bee sighting in Cali on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 36th most-seen of the 52 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Black Orchid Bee in Cali?
September
In that month about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black Orchid Bee in Cali on a given day, against under 5% in April–July and November–January, the lowest months.
Is Cali the best place to see a Black Orchid Bee?
3rd of 6
Of the 6 cities where we can rate Black Orchid Bee sightings, Cali ranks 3rd at about 10%. The best odds are in São Luís (Brazil, about 20%) and Manaus (Brazil, about 10%).
Where does the Black Orchid Bee sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Black Orchid Bee is recorded against all the insects logged in Cali (7 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.