Solenopsis amblychila
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%
Solenopsis amblychila is a species of ant (in the genus of "fire ants" or Solenopsis) native to the southwestern United States. It can withstand very dry conditions but may be found in well watered lawns, and is usually found to nest in soil, under rocks, or under pieces of wood. A notable trait of this species is its pale golden or yellow coloration which makes it commonly mistaken for Solenopsis aurea, which also has a golden coloration. Workers are known to be polymorphic, and contain both major and minor workers in colonies. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Solenopsis amblychila sighting in Mesa on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 161st most-seen of the 232 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.
June–September and December
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Solenopsis amblychila in Mesa on a given day, against under 5% in January–May and October–November, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Solenopsis amblychila sightings, Mesa has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Phoenix (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Solenopsis amblychila is recorded against all the insects logged in Mesa (12 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.
