What are the chances of seeing an Oncopeltus nigriceps in Kolkata?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an Oncopeltus nigriceps sighting in Kolkata on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 89th most-seen of the 213 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 30%, and over a week to about 50%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see an Oncopeltus nigriceps in Kolkata?
April–May, August and October
In those months about 20% of wildlife watchers report an Oncopeltus nigriceps in Kolkata on a given day, against under 5% in February–March, June–July and December, the lowest months.
Is Kolkata the best place to see an Oncopeltus nigriceps?
Yes
Of the 9 cities where we can rate Oncopeltus nigriceps sightings, Kolkata has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Mumbai (India, about 10%) and Salem (India, about 10%).
Where does the Oncopeltus nigriceps sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oncopeltus nigriceps is recorded against all the insects logged in Kolkata (21 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.