What are the chances of seeing a Sphex sericeus in Chennai?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sphex sericeus sighting in Chennai on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 230th most-seen of the 376 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Sphex sericeus in Chennai?
February and April–August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sphex sericeus in Chennai on a given day, against under 5% in March and September–January, the lowest months.
Is Chennai the best place to see a Sphex sericeus?
Among the best
Of the 5 cities where we can rate Sphex sericeus sightings, Chennai ranks 3rd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, about 10%) and Singapore (Singapore, about 10%).
Where does the Sphex sericeus sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Sphex sericeus is recorded against all the insects logged in Chennai (11 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.