What are the chances of seeing a Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia in Jakarta?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia sighting in Jakarta on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 207th most-seen of the 239 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia in Jakarta?
October
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia in Jakarta on a given day, against under 5% in February–May, July–September and November–December, the lowest months.
Is Jakarta the best place to see a Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia?
Yes
Of the 8 cities where we can rate Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia sightings, Jakarta has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Tuen Mun (China, about 10%) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia live in Jakarta?
Same order: Hymenoptera
The closest relatives of the Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia that you can see in Jakarta (order Hymenoptera, Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies) are Asian Weaver Ant (about 40%), Asian Honey Bee (about 30%) and Giant Honey Bee (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Black-Waisted Pronged Nomia is recorded against all the insects logged in Jakarta (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.