What are the chances of seeing an African Cluster Bug in Mexico City?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report an African Cluster Bug sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 98 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 94th most-seen of the 557 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 an African Cluster Bug in Mexico City?
February–April and June–October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an African Cluster Bug in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in May and November–January, the lowest months.
Is Mexico City the best place to see an African Cluster Bug?
Yes
Of the 4 cities where we can rate African Cluster Bug sightings, Mexico City has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Sacramento (United States, under 5%) and Los Angeles (United States, under 5%).
Where does the African Cluster Bug sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the African Cluster Bug is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (98 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.