What are the chances of seeing a Parathespis humbertiana in Chennai?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Parathespis humbertiana sighting in Chennai on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 298th most-seen of the 376 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Parathespis humbertiana in Chennai?
July and August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Parathespis humbertiana in Chennai on a given day, against under 5% in September to June, the lowest months.
Is Chennai the best place to see a Parathespis humbertiana?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Parathespis humbertiana sightings, Chennai ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Hyderabad (India, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Parathespis humbertiana live in Chennai?
Same order: Mantodea
The closest relatives of the Parathespis humbertiana that you can see in Chennai (order Mantodea, Mantises) are Wandering Violin Mantis (about 10%) and Indian Unicorn Boxer Mantis (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Parathespis humbertiana sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Parathespis humbertiana is recorded against all the insects logged in Chennai (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.