What are the chances of seeing a Camponotus parius in Kollam?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Camponotus parius sighting in Kollam on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 82nd most-seen of the 92 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 Camponotus parius in Kollam?
May–July and September–October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Camponotus parius in Kollam on a given day, against under 5% in August and November–April, the lowest months. Those are among Kollam's wettest months, with about 270 mm of rain a month against 15 mm in January.
Is Kollam the best place to see a Camponotus parius?
Among the best
Of the 7 cities where we can rate Camponotus parius sightings, Kollam ranks 4th at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Prayagraj (India, about 10%), Kochi (India, about 10%) and Bengaluru (India, about 10%).
Which relatives of the Camponotus parius live in Kollam?
Same genus: Camponotus
The closest relatives of the Camponotus parius that you can see in Kollam (genus Camponotus, Carpenter Ants, Typical Sugar Ants and Allies) are Indian Black Ant (about 20%) and Velvet Sugar Ant (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Camponotus parius sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Camponotus parius is recorded against all the insects logged in Kollam (5 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.