What are the chances of seeing an Osmia azteca in Mexico City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Osmia azteca sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 157th most-seen of the 557 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.
When is the best time to see an Osmia azteca in Mexico City?
August to October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Osmia azteca in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in November to July, the lowest months. Those are among Mexico City's wettest months, with about 120 mm of rain a month against 5 mm in December.
Is Mexico City the best place to see an Osmia azteca?
3rd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Osmia azteca sightings, Mexico City ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Toluca (México, about 10%) and Puebla (México, about 10%).
Where does the Osmia azteca sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Osmia azteca is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (43 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.