What are the chances of seeing a Xanthocampsomeris completa in Mexico City?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xanthocampsomeris completa sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 248th 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 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Xanthocampsomeris completa in Mexico City?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Xanthocampsomeris completa in Mexico City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Mexico City the best place to see a Xanthocampsomeris completa?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Xanthocampsomeris completa sightings, Mexico City has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Guadalajara (México, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Xanthocampsomeris completa live in Mexico City?
Same family: Scoliidae
The closest relatives of the Xanthocampsomeris completa that you can see in Mexico City (family Scoliidae, Scoliid Wasps) are Xantocampsomeris limosa (about 10%) and Saddleback Scoliid Wasp (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Xanthocampsomeris completa sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Xanthocampsomeris completa is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (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.